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Hill Country Tub and Shower

750 Dynamic Ave
4.96(
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Approved Pro

Hill Country Tub and Shower

750 Dynamic Ave
4.96(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
73 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

At Hill Country Tub and Shower we pride ourselves on being the best Remodels 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!

"Great job, professional"

Kelly T on June 2025

At Hill Country Tub and Shower we pride ourselves on being the best Remodels 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!

"Great job, professional"

Kelly T on June 2025


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Hawk's Plumbing & Heating

2370 CR C
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Hawk's Plumbing & Heating

2370 CR C
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12 years of experience

Hawk's Plumbing & Heating L.L.C., in Crete, NE, owned and operated by Dave Hochstetler, is THE local choice for all of your HVAC/plumbing needs. With over 30 years of experience, we offer top quality services at highly competitive rates. 24/7 emergency service is available. We offer new and remodel installation for our residential and commercial customers. We also specialize in service and repair. Call Hawk’s professionals now to get the job done right!

Hawk's Plumbing & Heating L.L.C., in Crete, NE, owned and operated by Dave Hochstetler, is THE local choice for all of your HVAC/plumbing needs. With over 30 years of experience, we offer top quality services at highly competitive rates. 24/7 emergency service is available. We offer new and remodel installation for our residential and commercial customers. We also specialize in service and repair. Call Hawk’s professionals now to get the job done right!



Solar Wolf Energy

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Solar Wolf Energy

2.00(
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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!


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Service Guard a Division of Black Hills Energy

1015 Elm St
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Service Guard a Division of Black Hills Energy

1015 Elm St
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50 years of experience

We're Service Guard, and we fix appliances! In addition, we offer heating and cooling sales and service in some locations. We're a division of natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Energy, and we operate in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. We've been providing peace of mind protection against the unexpected cost and hassle of appliance repair for over 35 years. You owe it to yourself to learn more about Service Guard.

We're Service Guard, and we fix appliances! In addition, we offer heating and cooling sales and service in some locations. We're a division of natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Energy, and we operate in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. We've been providing peace of mind protection against the unexpected cost and hassle of appliance repair for over 35 years. You owe it to yourself to learn more about Service Guard.






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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Depending on the brand of water heater, you may need to install an expansion tank in order to meet the conditions for warranty coverage. It’s important for consumers to read the fine print of the warranty to see if an expansion tank is necessary. Even if an expansion tank isn’t required for the warranty, it’s usually mandated by building codes—although not for tankless water heaters.

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

When wondering what size of breaker for a water heater is appropriate, the majority of hot water heaters need a 30-amp, two-pole breaker. Most residential water heaters use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts. If your appliance matches these measurements, a 30-amp breaker is likely perfect. Owners of point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts often find that a 30-amp breaker is adequate. Water heaters that use more watts than average may need a 40-amp breaker. Smaller units that use fewer watts could potentially use a 20-amp breaker.

If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don’t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you’re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or lowering the temperature of the water heater.

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.

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