Expansion Tanks in Charlotte
Expansion tanks can be extremely important for the safety of your home.
It helps control the pressure of your water heater system, and reduces
your use of energy at the same time. When water heats and cools it expands
and contracts. If the thermal expansion of your water is left unchecked,
it can result in an increase in water pressure which can not only cause
damage, but also present a potential risk.
Whether you are interested in expansion tanks or you need any type of plumbing
repair, installation or maintenance in your home or business, you can
turn to us. We will arrive punctually, and we back our work with unsurpassed
guarantees. When we say we’re punctual, we mean it. In fact, we
offer an “If there’s a delay, it’s you we pay”
guarantee™. We’ll take $5 off your bill for every minute we
are late to your appointment (up to $300).
So do you actually need an expansion tank in your home? Well, nearly all
homes can benefit from expansion tanks. Here are just a couple of the
reasons why.
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Reducing the risk of water heater damage: When water expands after being heated its density decreases and its volume
increases. This extra volume needs to go somewhere, and if backflow preventers
and pressure reducing valves are closed, the pressure of your system will
increase. Expansion tanks prevent pressure fluctuations by absorbing the
excess volume created by heating.
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Reducing the risk of damage to fixtures: When extra hot water is stored in an expansion tank it can help reduce
the chances that your faucets will drip or your toilets will continually
run. The reason is that your fixtures will not be affected by built-up pressure.
There are many municipalities that require the installation of expansion
tanks as part of their local plumbing codes depending on how a water heating
system is designed. When you call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Charlotte we can check your
water heater and determine whether or not you need an expansion tank.
If you do, we’ll show you exactly what type you need and install
it quickly.
At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Charlotte we are experts in installing expansion tanks. If
you would like to schedule an appointment, call (704) 802-1379 or contact
us online.
