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Pipeline Plumbing NC
5.0(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+5 more

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pipeline Plumbing did a great job for me on my project. Sawyers work was fantastic, on Budget and he listened to my concerns and answered any questions I had I would recommend them on any project bigger or small and will be using them exclusively for any plumbing needs I have"
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OConnell Plumbing LLC
5.0(
21
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was a knowledgeable, punctual professional who showed up less than an hour after my no hot water call. He was in and out and had the heating element I needed on hand which was great. Had hot water working again before he left. 100% recommend OConnell Plumbing to anyone in the local Jacksonville area."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by4%of homeowners
Tim Campbell
4.9(
32
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim did a great job with the replacement of our water heater. Even though it was the day after Thanksgiving he moved some of his other appointments around to come to our home that afternoon. Tim and his assistant were careful to put on shoe covers in the house and to observe COVID 19 precautions. The job required more complicated plumbing since we have a desuperheater loop from our geothermal heat pump that connects to the water heater; the additional charge for this work was minimal. Tim was here until after 5:00 that evening, with the result that we had hot water over the weekend."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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East Coast Plumbing & Drain
4.7(
43
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"I have used this company since moving here 5 years ago.  Two days after moving here, our entire drain system was blocked.  I called a local company to fix the issue, but 2 days later, the plumbing was backed up again.  I called East Coast Drain, they came out immediately, and even discounted the price, feeling bad that the first plumbing company charged an exorbitant amount yet did not fix the issues.  Tree root had grown in to the fitting at the clean out. 
Two years ago, I hired a contractor to remodel my bathroom and his plumber put in a lot of elbows under the house, creating another problem for us, requiring the drains to be cleaned occasionally .  I will soon be hiring East Coast Drain to fix that issue too.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Original Cape Fear Rooter Inc
5.0(
10
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"This company came the next day after I called them about slow drains and a garbage disposal that would throw ground garbage back into my double sinks. They snaked the drain and said the disposal wasn't piped right so that made it more likely to occur; they added another elbow to it, and it now works like it should and sounds better. They also plunged my bathroom sinks, showed me how to do it by putting my thumb over the drain hole, and they got my toilet working better by replacing the Fluidmaster and adjusting the water level. They are very professional, removing their shoes and wiping up any mess they make, which is very unusual for a plumber as any I have had in the past have always left a big mess for me to clean up. I was very pleased with their service will call them the next time I have a plumbing need, and plan to have them install a new toilet."
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

The size needed for your expansion tank is determined by the size of your home's water heater. Expansion tanks are available in 2-gallon and 4.5-gallon sizes. A 2-gallon tank will be appropriate for water heaters up to 50 gallons. An adequately sized tank should have a volume that equals 2% to 5% of the water volume within the system. A plumber can evaluate your home's water pressure, water heater size, and other factors to provide suggestions for picking out the best expansion tank.

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

Most hot water heater manufacturers recommend replacing the anode rod about once every three to five years. Anode rods sacrifice themselves by collecting iron, limestone, and other minerals that would otherwise corrode your hot water heater tank. This abuse wears them out long before your water heater does. Check the rod when you remove it and replace it if more than 50% of the metal has been consumed. Check the rod more frequently if you have hard water or use a water softener. 

Your water heater's age can affect your homeowners' insurance policy. Many policies will ask how old the heater is when you first apply for a policy—and they may make you replace a model that's over 10 years old. 

Even if your policy permits you to have an older heater, it may significantly reduce the amount of protection available. If an older water heater suddenly leaks and causes damage to parts of your home, your policy may not cover it.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

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