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Spencer Plumbing and Heating

12 7th Street
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Spencer Plumbing and Heating

12 7th Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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

"He is truly a great professional"

Brent H on March 2019

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

"He is truly a great professional"

Brent H on March 2019


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Sprague's Plumbing Solutions

1899 Pushaw Rd
4.97(
20
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Approved Pro

Sprague's Plumbing Solutions

1899 Pushaw Rd
4.97(
20
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

At company , 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!

"They immediately contacted me, fit me right in the next day, and fixed the issue quickly, and it looks amazing."

Patrick D on August 2025

At company , 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!

"They immediately contacted me, fit me right in the next day, and fixed the issue quickly, and it looks amazing."

Patrick D on August 2025


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Bradford Home Services

145 S. Main St
No reviews yet

Bradford Home Services

145 S. Main St
No reviews yet
1 years of experience

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!


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Eastern Inspection Services

Riverside Dr
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Eastern Inspection Services

Riverside Dr
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Here at Eastern Inspection Services we perform home inspections, septic system inspections, and water testing. All our technicians and inspectors are Licensed, and Fully Insured. Weather you need a home inspection or a septic system inspection or even a third party code inspection we can help you out. As of 2024 we no longer offer oil burner or plumbing work as our company techs have all made the decision due to rising insurance cost to let their licenses lap. We will continue home inspections in Maine for the time being with prices adjusted due to increasing certification and insurance cost. Please keep in mind Maine does not license home inspectors and all inspectors are trained through InterNACHI and ICC training courses.

Here at Eastern Inspection Services we perform home inspections, septic system inspections, and water testing. All our technicians and inspectors are Licensed, and Fully Insured. Weather you need a home inspection or a septic system inspection or even a third party code inspection we can help you out. As of 2024 we no longer offer oil burner or plumbing work as our company techs have all made the decision due to rising insurance cost to let their licenses lap. We will continue home inspections in Maine for the time being with prices adjusted due to increasing certification and insurance cost. Please keep in mind Maine does not license home inspectors and all inspectors are trained through InterNACHI and ICC training courses.



Solar Wolf Energy

2.00(
2
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Solar Wolf Energy

2.00(
2
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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!


Leclerc Electric & Const

522 Front Ridge Rd
5.00(
2
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Leclerc Electric & Const

522 Front Ridge Rd
5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 2015 by Master Electrician Roland Leclerc, Peninsula Electric & A/C is a small, family-owned business that focuses on one client at a time. We offer free estimates for any job, and accept cash, check, and major credit cards for payments.

Founded in 2015 by Master Electrician Roland Leclerc, Peninsula Electric & A/C is a small, family-owned business that focuses on one client at a time. We offer free estimates for any job, and accept cash, check, and major credit cards for payments.


Mikes Plumbing and Cottage Care

35 Overlook Dr
5.00(
1
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Mikes Plumbing and Cottage Care

35 Overlook Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a single employee company,so I am the one that quotes jobs as well as performs the work. I accept cash and check, but do not accept credit cards at this time,

I am a single employee company,so I am the one that quotes jobs as well as performs the work. I accept cash and check, but do not accept credit cards at this time,


Osher Environment Systems

13 Mayo Street
5.00(
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Osher Environment Systems

13 Mayo Street
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Osher Environment Systems specializes in assisting home and business owners on the most cost effective methods of reducing their energy use. Our consultants are environmental scientists with expertise in energy analysis and modeling.

Osher Environment Systems specializes in assisting home and business owners on the most cost effective methods of reducing their energy use. Our consultants are environmental scientists with expertise in energy analysis and modeling.


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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

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.

Electric water heaters use a high amount of electricity, so they’re best for homeowners who subsidize their electric bill with solar or who live in an area with inexpensive electricity. For others, gas water heaters versus electric water heaters may be the more cost-effective solution, with the added bonus of heating water quickly and efficiently. No matter which you choose, you can lower your water temperature as low as possible to keep costs down.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

One of the primary benefits of a heat pump water heater is how cost-effective it is. How much you save will depend on your water usage and electricity costs. That being said, we can ballpark savings for the average home of between $100 and $500 per year. You can increase that savings rate by researching and applying available energy incentives available in your area. If you really want to focus on cost, consider a tankless water heater.

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