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C. Massey Plumbing
4.9(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is our first experience with Home Advisor and I will have to say the best accidental experience ever. C. Massey’s Plumbing will be our first and only plumbing service. Chris contacted us immediately after inquiry and was able to give us a reasonable quote for replacing our gas water heater. He was a pleasure to speak with and meet. Troy arrived on time and was extremely professional with the install and answering any questions we had. We will defiantly be calling C. Massey Plumbing in the future for all of our plumbing needs. Thanks Guys!!"
Response time40 mins
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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East Coast Water Quality
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had a wonderful experience with East Coast Water Quality. Mr. Joel Newcomb came to our house for an in-home water test and was very professional and knowledgeable. He was extremely helpful in identifying issues with our water and helping us get the installation scheduled. The installation tech who came was also very knowledgeable and made sure to walk me through everything I needed to know about our new system."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Williams Plumbing and Repairs
4.4(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

William's Plumbing is owner-operated. We've been in business for going on 10 years. We offer anything from emergency plumbing calls like a busted pipe or even rough in a house. No job is to big or to small. We offer competitive prices and stand by our work. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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NuBlue Electric, Plumbing & Air
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NuBlue Air serves all of the Lake Norman region's needs. Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential hvac repairs and installations such as ac units, furnaces, indoor air quality products, vent/duct cleaning, and much more. We are your HVAC technicians of choice. NuBlue Electric Plumbing & Air is Redefining Service Excellence in the Lake Norman region! \n\nHave an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our NuBlue team can help with those! A one-stop-shop, the NuBlue team is able to take care of all Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs.\n\nVisit our website for coupons and specials!

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Water expands when heated and also when freezing. When water is heated, it expands by around 4%. For a full water heater, this is one of the main reasons malfunctions occur—the hot water has nowhere else to go but out. Due to the constant expansion and reduction in volume, it’s recommended (required in most places) that an expansion tank be installed.

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.

The lifespan of a water heater depends on its type, usage, and maintenance schedule. Traditional tank-style water heaters typically last between 8 and 12 years, though the range can be as wide as 6 to 15 years. Within this category, gas models often last 8-12 years, while electric models may last 10-15 years. In contrast, tankless water heaters have a significantly longer lifespan, often lasting up to 20 years or more. Factors like heavy usage, hard water, and sediment buildup can shorten a unit's life. To extend its lifespan, it is crucial to perform regular maintenance, such as flushing the tank annually and scheduling professional inspections. If your unit is over a decade old and shows signs of rust, leaks, strange noises, or inconsistent heating, it is likely time for a replacement.

You can use multiple tankless water heaters, but that doesn’t mean you should. Adding multiple tankless heaters adds considerable cost to your home in both parts and installation costs. Also, you’re adding many more points of failure in the system, making plumbing issues harder to diagnose. More heaters mean more maintenance, and insurers may want a word regarding the increased risk of water damage. A single, larger unit makes more sense in most situations.

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.

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