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Avatar for Thermo Direct Inc.

Thermo Direct Inc.

4901 Trademark Dr
4.52(
185
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Approved Pro

Thermo Direct Inc.

4901 Trademark Dr
4.52(
185
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
227 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!

"Expertly done. Great work."

Scott T on October 2025

For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!

"Expertly done. Great work."

Scott T on October 2025


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East Coast Water Quality

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

East Coast Water Quality

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

We are water treatment specialists as well as master plumber. We sell and service water Softeners, reverse osmosis drinking systems and perform all your plumbing needs. Our warranties are primarily lifetime and have options to fit most any budget. We have been in business ten years and our customer service means the world to our team.

"Plumber was professional and thorough. He cleared the pipes and ran the washer several times afterwards to ensure that there was no more leaks."

Kenneth B on April 2024

We are water treatment specialists as well as master plumber. We sell and service water Softeners, reverse osmosis drinking systems and perform all your plumbing needs. Our warranties are primarily lifetime and have options to fit most any budget. We have been in business ten years and our customer service means the world to our team.

"Plumber was professional and thorough. He cleared the pipes and ran the washer several times afterwards to ensure that there was no more leaks."

Kenneth B on April 2024


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FlowMaxx Plumbing, LLC

1930 Guy Road
5.00(
1
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FlowMaxx Plumbing, LLC

1930 Guy Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

If you need a plumber in the Harnett, Johnston and Wake County areas, look no further than the professionals at FlowMaxx Plumbing. We specialize in residential, commercial and serve to include water heater repair and replacement, leak detection and repair, toilet and drain issues.

"Great service and fair price"

Ricky A on January 2025

If you need a plumber in the Harnett, Johnston and Wake County areas, look no further than the professionals at FlowMaxx Plumbing. We specialize in residential, commercial and serve to include water heater repair and replacement, leak detection and repair, toilet and drain issues.

"Great service and fair price"

Ricky A on January 2025


"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024

Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.

"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024


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Bell Cow Services

1328 Sapona Rd
4.24(
75
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Bell Cow Services

1328 Sapona Rd
4.24(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
133 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Starting in 2014, Bell Cow Services began to service customers in the Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville areas. Whether it's a simple repair, a new system installation, or a comprehensive maintenance package, customers began seeing the benefits of using Bell Cow - premium quality, a clear sense of value, and a level of urgency to meet customers needs in an appropriate timeframe. Since 2014, Bell Cow has added plumbers in it's original Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville markets, south western North Carolina and expanded by opening a third branch in Chesapeake, VA to service customers in the Hampton Roads market.

"Very professional with great communication skills. They were able to determine the problem very quickly and replace our unit quickly. Our AC had been out since March and we had another company working on it. We finally switched to Bell Cow and the problem was resolved within a week. We also had them come out when our other unit stopped working and they came out, re-charged the system and done. You really need to check them out. I received a 4 hour window, they called when on the way and it really worked out great."

MC R on June 2018

Starting in 2014, Bell Cow Services began to service customers in the Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville areas. Whether it's a simple repair, a new system installation, or a comprehensive maintenance package, customers began seeing the benefits of using Bell Cow - premium quality, a clear sense of value, and a level of urgency to meet customers needs in an appropriate timeframe. Since 2014, Bell Cow has added plumbers in it's original Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville markets, south western North Carolina and expanded by opening a third branch in Chesapeake, VA to service customers in the Hampton Roads market.

"Very professional with great communication skills. They were able to determine the problem very quickly and replace our unit quickly. Our AC had been out since March and we had another company working on it. We finally switched to Bell Cow and the problem was resolved within a week. We also had them come out when our other unit stopped working and they came out, re-charged the system and done. You really need to check them out. I received a 4 hour window, they called when on the way and it really worked out great."

MC R on June 2018


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A's Plumbing Service

104 Lillian Street
5.00(
3
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A's Plumbing Service

104 Lillian Street
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at A's Plumbing Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend him! He will be my first call in the future instead of my last!"

Tammy F on February 2023

Here at A's Plumbing Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend him! He will be my first call in the future instead of my last!"

Tammy F on February 2023


"He was prompt, personable and took care of my problem quickly. Defintely will call him again - and he will do 24/7!!"

Valerie N on June 2025

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"He was prompt, personable and took care of my problem quickly. Defintely will call him again - and he will do 24/7!!"

Valerie N on June 2025


Bennie Bittle

1301 Fairway Drive
4.90(
82
)
Approved Pro

Bennie Bittle

1301 Fairway Drive
4.90(
82
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Bennie Bittle is a family-owned-and-operated plumbing business that offers first-class plumbing services and excavation services for homeowners throughout the greater Clayton NC, and surrounding community. No matter how major or minor your project may be you can always count on us to get the job done right the first time. Contact us today to request an estimate of your next plumbing project. Call us now!

"Bennie was super responsive and clearly knows plumbing! Bennie and his team of 2 other guys made the water heater install in my ATTIC seem easy! I certainly will be using Bennie for my other plumbing projects! "

Pat Z on June 2025

Bennie Bittle is a family-owned-and-operated plumbing business that offers first-class plumbing services and excavation services for homeowners throughout the greater Clayton NC, and surrounding community. No matter how major or minor your project may be you can always count on us to get the job done right the first time. Contact us today to request an estimate of your next plumbing project. Call us now!

"Bennie was super responsive and clearly knows plumbing! Bennie and his team of 2 other guys made the water heater install in my ATTIC seem easy! I certainly will be using Bennie for my other plumbing projects! "

Pat Z on June 2025


Tim Campbell Plumbing

PO Box 27191
4.72(
346
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Approved Pro

Tim Campbell Plumbing

PO Box 27191
4.72(
346
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

Welcome to Tim Campbell Plumbing! We are a trusted, recommended, and recognized for our superb service. We are the premier provider of plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning services for residential or commercial locations throughout North Carolina. We are skilled and highly trained professionals ready to service your home or project today!

"The absolute worst !!! My mother has cancer and this man took 800 plus for a service not done !!! We reached out to him the first time and told him something was not right and he bs about coming back ! He then finally came back after begging my mom to delete her review first talking about protecting his name and ?.. here we are again with the same thing! Not fixed ! Last time he came he left our house a mess !!!!!!!! Dirt ? everywhere! The town of Warsaw asked did he go under the house and neither time did! He used an electric snake for a temporary fix !!!!!! How dare you take that kind of money from my mom for a half done job !!!!!! "

Tiara S on July 2025

Welcome to Tim Campbell Plumbing! We are a trusted, recommended, and recognized for our superb service. We are the premier provider of plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning services for residential or commercial locations throughout North Carolina. We are skilled and highly trained professionals ready to service your home or project today!

"The absolute worst !!! My mother has cancer and this man took 800 plus for a service not done !!! We reached out to him the first time and told him something was not right and he bs about coming back ! He then finally came back after begging my mom to delete her review first talking about protecting his name and ?.. here we are again with the same thing! Not fixed ! Last time he came he left our house a mess !!!!!!!! Dirt ? everywhere! The town of Warsaw asked did he go under the house and neither time did! He used an electric snake for a temporary fix !!!!!! How dare you take that kind of money from my mom for a half done job !!!!!! "

Tiara S on July 2025


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Bell Cow Heating and Cooling

1328 Sapona Rd
4.50(
355
)
Approved Pro

Bell Cow Heating and Cooling

1328 Sapona Rd
4.50(
355
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
91 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Bell Cow is a fully licensed and insured construction and trade-services provider. We have licensed general contractors on staff, along with a team of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical personnel spread throughout our North Carolina and Virginia markets. Our goal is to provide turn-key service for our residential and commercial customers alike, providing emergency repair, flexible payment options, dedicated customer service, and tailored solutions to fix what's broken. Don't get milked by the other guys, call Bell Cow or visit us online at BellCowServices.com

"no comments."

Mike C on February 2025

Bell Cow is a fully licensed and insured construction and trade-services provider. We have licensed general contractors on staff, along with a team of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical personnel spread throughout our North Carolina and Virginia markets. Our goal is to provide turn-key service for our residential and commercial customers alike, providing emergency repair, flexible payment options, dedicated customer service, and tailored solutions to fix what's broken. Don't get milked by the other guys, call Bell Cow or visit us online at BellCowServices.com

"no comments."

Mike C on February 2025

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

While possible, professional assistance is recommended to ensure compliance with local regulations and avoidance of avoidable risks.

Every city and state will have its own set of installation codes and laws. Some won’t require you to obtain a permit before replacing your water heater, though we recommend you do, regardless of the local codes. On the other hand, some cities and states might require secondary permits for plumbing and electrical work related to the installation. Check with a local water heater installation company and local building codes to confirm which permits are required and what the specific laws are.

Tank-style hot water heaters need replacing about every six to 15 years, while a tankless model can last 20 years or more. Over time, water heaters fill up with sediment that can start causing issues. If your unit is ten years old, start thinking about a possible replacement. Flushing your tank-style water heater annually and having routine maintenance done can increase the life span of the unit.

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

Traditional gas or electric water heaters last an average of six to 11 years. However, with excellent maintenance, they can last up to 15 years. Heat pump water heaters, on the other hand, last an average of between 12 and 15 years and potentially longer with proper maintenance. In both cases, your home's water quality can be a determining factor regarding the lifespan of your water heater.

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