Other Services

Thermal Expansion Tanks

In recent years, community water suppliers began installing check valves on water lines going into each home and business.  The check valve is a one way valve to allow water to enter your home, but not allow possibly contaminated water to flow back into the water main.

When water is heated (such as in your home's water heater), it expands.  This phenomenon is known as thermal expansion.  Because the expanded water is not allowed to flow back into the main, it will build up excessive pressure in your home's water distribution system.  This will, over time, damage faucets, water heaters, and other fixtures.  To remedy this, a thermal expansion tank is installed near the water heater.  Thermal expansion tanks are required by many municipalities in new construction.

Backflow Preventer

Properly installed and operating backflow prevention devices are important to keeping our drinking water free of contaminants. Backflow preventers help to eliminate the cross connection between the drinking water supply and possible contaminated water sources.

Water Heater Dip Tubes

A dip tube in a water heater channels cold water to the bottom of the water heater tank.  Once heated, the water rises to the top of the tank.  When hot water is called for, it is taken from the top of the tank.  In recent years some water heater models were allowed to leave the factory with faulty dip tubes which would deteriorate under high temperatures.

If you are experiencing excessive debris in your faucet aerator, or an insufficient amount of hot water, you may have a faulty dip tube.  If you believe you are experiencing a dip tube related problem, you may call 1-800-329-0561.  Please have the make, model, and serial number available.  The dip tube Claims Administrator will issue a certificate for a free dip tube replacement and water system flush.  This certificate is redeemable at Maxson Services.

Gas Lines

We install underground gas services to items such as swimming pool heaters, gas grills and yard lights.

Wood Furnaces

Authorized dealer of AquaTherm wood furnaces.  This is an outside wood burner that heats water which is in turn used to heat your home and make domestic hot water.