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Water Heater Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Holbrook, MA
They did a great job. They actually tuned them to work better than the original installers. Thermal solar is kind of a dying technology. Photovoltaic is getting better and better and better. These days it's a lot cheaper if you just get the photovoltaic and get a heat pump for heating. ...
Patricia C.
5.0
06/2015
John removed the garbage disposal and replaced the piping as well as providing a new stopper. He also provided me with an estimate for a tankless water heater, explained the pros and cons, and I felt provided a good estimate. I will use him for the service once I determine when I will have...
Clifford B.
5.0
06/2015
Installed a Mitsubishi mini split heat pump system. It cool's and heats a single rooms or a whole home using ductless technology. Great job by everyone that works for Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC.
Scott Z.
5.0
05/2015
Bob was fairly easy to get a hold of and offered a very competitive price for the amount of work done. He gave me a good recommendation on the brand and size of indirect hot water heater (HTC, 60 gallon) which was validated by other quotes. He and an assistant showed up on time and took...
Patrick C.
5.0
02/2015
Tom stopped by as scheduled and checked the work that I was interested in, namely boiler replacement, leaky radiator valve with corroded pipe and capping off an old gas pipe. He was very helpful and polite. He pointed out that the boiler could last several more years but that the 7yr old...
Jean R.
5.0
06/2013
I was very impressed with Fullin Heating. Keith, the owner, was extremely responsive and professional. He explained our options and helped us to select a quality water heater that will have a long life and will easily adapt to the eventual new boiler we plan to get. Fullin was quickly...
Our mission is to be a plumbing contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Dave Colon has completed several plumbing repairs recently. He is a professional plumber who is driven to do an excellent job every time.He doesn’t complete a job unless he and the customer are pleased with the work.He is the best plumber I have ever hired. I will recommend him to everyone I know. Pat Hart"
Patrick H on December 2024
Our mission is to be a plumbing contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Dave Colon has completed several plumbing repairs recently. He is a professional plumber who is driven to do an excellent job every time.He doesn’t complete a job unless he and the customer are pleased with the work.He is the best plumber I have ever hired. I will recommend him to everyone I know. Pat Hart"
Our priority is your comfort at home. Why Choose Us? - 5-star Rated Company: We are a 5-star rated company with more than 1200 satisfied clients. - Customer Success: We focus on long-term relationships. - Specialist: Expert knowledge and proven skills. - Licensed and Insured: Our services are fully insured, providing you with peace of mind. - Quality in Everything we do: Best service with the best products. - Double-year warranty on labor. - Emergency Service: We're ON 24/7 to ensure your well-being.
"They were on time worked fast and efficient"
Patrick O on April 2025
Our priority is your comfort at home. Why Choose Us? - 5-star Rated Company: We are a 5-star rated company with more than 1200 satisfied clients. - Customer Success: We focus on long-term relationships. - Specialist: Expert knowledge and proven skills. - Licensed and Insured: Our services are fully insured, providing you with peace of mind. - Quality in Everything we do: Best service with the best products. - Double-year warranty on labor. - Emergency Service: We're ON 24/7 to ensure your well-being.
*FREE CAMERA INSPECTION* with any sewer cleaning. We provide on-demand high quality commercial and residential drain cleaning services. We take pride in our high quality work and cleanliness, we also take even greater pride in our low prices. We have only experienced techs with a minimum of 6 plus years in drain cleaning, we provide camera work, small drains such as sinks and tubs all the way up to main sewer lines. We also provide excavation services if any drains need to be replaced.
"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."
Mei W on November 2024
*FREE CAMERA INSPECTION* with any sewer cleaning. We provide on-demand high quality commercial and residential drain cleaning services. We take pride in our high quality work and cleanliness, we also take even greater pride in our low prices. We have only experienced techs with a minimum of 6 plus years in drain cleaning, we provide camera work, small drains such as sinks and tubs all the way up to main sewer lines. We also provide excavation services if any drains need to be replaced.
"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."
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!
"Charged $2,000 (that's right, $2,000!) to install a new sprayer faucet and soap dispenser in Boston. $1,500 went to labor, which took less than 2 hours. I'm sorry, but $750/hr is outrageous. I did pay it because I wanted to expedite solving the problem for the tenants, but I now regret as their dishwasher is not working and I suspect the plumber failed to reconnect everything probably."
Joel R on August 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!
"Charged $2,000 (that's right, $2,000!) to install a new sprayer faucet and soap dispenser in Boston. $1,500 went to labor, which took less than 2 hours. I'm sorry, but $750/hr is outrageous. I did pay it because I wanted to expedite solving the problem for the tenants, but I now regret as their dishwasher is not working and I suspect the plumber failed to reconnect everything probably."
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
"Went well. pumps replaced"
Esther H on August 2022
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
Experiencing issues with your heating, air conditioning, plumbing, or electrical systems? Cotti-Johnson is your reliable one-stop shop for all home comfort needs. From simple fixes to large-scale projects, our professional team handles everything with honesty and expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency services and specialized design services for landscape and indoor lighting. Trust us for top-notch, efficient, and transparent service. Visit our website at callcotti.com or call us at (833) 826-8844 to see how we can improve your home's comfort and efficiency.
"Happy with the work, and the customer service. Will definitely call on them for future work."
Fran P on June 2025
Experiencing issues with your heating, air conditioning, plumbing, or electrical systems? Cotti-Johnson is your reliable one-stop shop for all home comfort needs. From simple fixes to large-scale projects, our professional team handles everything with honesty and expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency services and specialized design services for landscape and indoor lighting. Trust us for top-notch, efficient, and transparent service. Visit our website at callcotti.com or call us at (833) 826-8844 to see how we can improve your home's comfort and efficiency.
"Happy with the work, and the customer service. Will definitely call on them for future work."
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Very professional, on time, great work and reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Buresh Plumbing!"
Anthony B on July 2021
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Very professional, on time, great work and reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Buresh Plumbing!"
At MPNF Plumbing we pride ourselves on being the best plumbing company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
At MPNF Plumbing we pride ourselves on being the best plumbing company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services
"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"
Ava D on January 2022
We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services
"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions.
"Giovanni Colon was extremely competent, informed and well spoken. I would definitely recommend him."
Jonathan M on July 2023
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions.
"Giovanni Colon was extremely competent, informed and well spoken. I would definitely recommend him."
Jonathan M on July 2023
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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.
Signs that your water heater may explode include rust-colored water coming from hot water taps, the smell of sulfur or rotten eggs coming from the water, shaking or rumbling in the tank, and a leaky temperature and pressure valve. If the water heater feels excessively hot to the touch, it could also indicate the prospect of an explosion. If you suspect your water heater might explode, call a pro immediately to address the problem.
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.
Unusual noises, lack of hot water supply, efficiency loss, and visible leaks are signs of necessary replacement beyond mere repair.
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.
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The Holbrook, MA 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.
While solar water heater costs are a bit higher than a standard system, this energy-saving option could pay for itself in a few years. Here’s what you need to know.
A water heater flush costs $160 on average but can vary based on the unit size, type, labor, location, and more. Keep reading to learn how much you could pay.
What are some signs you need a new water heater? Get a look at the common signs your water heater needs to be replaced because damage is beyond repair.
Worried your water heater might freeze this winter? Learn to spot the warning signs and how to safely thaw your tank or tankless system out if necessary.