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DC Metro Plumbing & Heating
Reliable. Licensed. Local. Serving DC homeowners with fast plumbing, heating & HVAC solutions.

Same-day service • Honest pricing • Quality work.
📞 Call for repairs, installs, and emergencies.

10/08/2026

🚨 **Is Your Water Heater Ready for Winter?** ❄️🔥

Another water heater replacement project is underway at **DC Metro Plumbing & Heating!** 🔧

Our team recently visited a homeowner to inspect their existing water heater, take measurements, and provide an estimate for a brand-new installation.

📸 **Stay tuned! We'll be sharing photos of our completed installation soon!**

🏠 **HOMEOWNER TIPS: PREPARE YOUR WATER HEATER BEFORE WINTER!**

Your water heater works hard every day, especially during the colder months. Regular maintenance can help prevent unexpected breakdowns and expensive emergency repairs.

💧 **Don't Forget to Flush Your Water Heater!**

Over time, sediment builds up inside the tank, reducing efficiency and potentially shortening its lifespan. Periodic flushing, following the manufacturer's recommendations, helps remove sediment and maintain performance. Consider having a professional perform this service.

⚠️ **8 WARNING SIGNS YOUR WATER HEATER MAY NEED REPLACEMENT:**

🚿 Hot water runs out faster than usual.

🌡️ Water temperature constantly fluctuates.

🔊 Rumbling, popping, or banging noises.

🟤 Rusty or discolored hot water.

💦 Water leaking around the tank.

💸 Unexpected increases in energy bills.

🔧 Visible rust or corrosion.

📅 Water heater approaching 8–12 years old.

Not every warning sign means you need a replacement, but it's important to have your system inspected before a small problem becomes an expensive emergency!

✅ **WHY CHOOSE DC METRO PLUMBING & HEATING?**

🔹 Professional water heater inspections and installations

🔹 Honest recommendations and transparent estimates

🔹 Quality workmanship and attention to detail

🔹 Reliable service for homeowners and property managers

🔹 Serving Washington, DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia

🔥 **Don't wait until your family wakes up to a freezing cold shower!**

Whether your water heater needs maintenance, repair, or replacement, our team is here to help.

📞 Contact us today to schedule an inspection or request an estimate!

**DC Metro Plumbing & Heating**
⭐ *Quality You Can Trust!*

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10/06/2026

🔥 Before & After: Water Heater Replacement 🔥

Out with the old, in with dependable hot water! Our team at DC Metro Plumbing & Heating installed a new Rheem water heater and a thermal expansion tank to help manage pressure changes and protect the plumbing system. 💧

❄️ Winter is around the corner! Is your water heater showing these warning signs?

🚿 Hot water runs out too quickly
🌡️ Inconsistent water temperature
🔊 Rumbling or popping noises
💦 Leaks around the tank

Don’t wait for a cold shower! Let us inspect your water heater and help you decide whether repair or replacement is right for your home. 🏡

📍 Serving Washington, DC
📞 240-888-9739
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09/25/2026

New Water Heater Installation in a Condo 🔧💧

Our DC Metro Plumbing & Heating team recently replaced and installed this water heater in a compact condo utility space. When space is limited, proper sizing, piping, drainage, shutoff access, and expansion control are especially important.

⚠️ Signs your water heater may need replacement:
• Water heater is 10+ years old
• Rusty or discolored hot water
• Water leaking around the tank
• Hot water runs out much faster than before
• Rumbling, popping, or banging noises
• Frequent repairs or inconsistent water temperature
• Corrosion around fittings or the bottom of the tank

Don’t overlook the expansion tank.

A properly sized and charged thermal expansion tank is especially important on a closed plumbing system. As water heats up, it expands. The expansion tank gives that extra volume somewhere to go, helping reduce excessive pressure on the water heater, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system.

A failed or improperly charged expansion tank can contribute to:
• Pressure fluctuations
• Dripping relief valves
• Premature water heater wear
• Leaking fixtures or connections
• Damage to other plumbing components

If your water heater is aging, leaking, or struggling to keep up, have it inspected before it turns into an emergency.

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating — Quality Work You Can Trust.
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09/22/2026

🔥💧 Hot Water Not Working? Expansion Tank Problems Could Be the Cause.

Our DC Metro Plumbing & Heating team recently serviced an electric water heater with a drip leak and no hot water. After inspecting the system, we found the expansion tank had failed.

✅ Removed the failed expansion tank
✅ Installed the replacement tank
✅ Tested the water heater and plumbing system
✅ Confirmed proper operation with no leaks

Watch for these warning signs:
• Water dripping around your water heater
• Expansion tank leaking or rusting
• Pressure changes in your plumbing
• T&P relief valve dripping
• Banging or unusual plumbing noises
• Hot water not working properly

Don’t wait for a small leak to turn into water damage.

📞 DC Metro Plumbing & Heating
240-888-9739
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Quality Work You Can Trust.

09/16/2026

🚽 Toilet keeps running or won’t flush properly? Small problems can waste water and turn into a messy overflow!

Our DC Metro Plumbing & Heating team cleared this clogged toilet and replaced a defective flapper that was causing the water to run continuously. We tested the toilet afterward—proper flushing restored and no leaks! ✅

Watch for these signs:
💧 Water keeps running after flushing
🔄 Tank refills when no one has used it
🚽 Weak flushing, frequent clogs, or rising water
📈 Unexplained increase in water usage

We offer toilet repairs and replacements, drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater services, and heating and cooling services.

🏠 Helping homeowners, businesses, and property managers throughout DC, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.

📞 Call 240-888-9739 to schedule your service!

09/14/2026

🚨 A corroded pipe can turn into a much bigger problem if it starts leaking behind your ceiling or walls.

For this DC Metro Plumbing and Heating project, our team found badly corroded piping that had already caused a leak and ceiling damage. We cut out the damaged section and repiped the line with new piping for a cleaner, more reliable repair. 🔧💧

Our services for this job included:
✅ Leak investigation and diagnosis
✅ Corroded pipe removal
✅ Cut and repipe work
✅ Pipe leak repair
✅ Ceiling damage repair support
✅ Plumbing inspection and testing

If you notice water stains, bubbling paint, damp ceilings, or signs of hidden leaks, don’t wait until the damage gets worse.

🏠 Residential Plumbing
🏢 Commercial Plumbing
🔧 Repiping & Pipe Repair
💧 Leak Detection & Repair
🔥 Water Heater Services
🚿 Drain & Plumbing Services

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09/10/2026

🔧 Before & After: Corroded Plumbing Replacement Under a DC Apartment

During a recent service call, our team found old, heavily corroded piping underneath an apartment serving the shower and other plumbing fixtures. 🚿

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating removed the deteriorated sections and replaced them with new PVC piping and fittings. The new piping was properly connected, secured, and tested to help restore reliable operation. ✅

⚠️ Aging plumbing can corrode, weaken, and eventually leak, leading to water damage and more expensive repairs.

Our plumbing services include:
🔹 Corroded pipe replacement
🔹 Drain pipe replacement
🔹 Bathroom plumbing repairs
🔹 Leak repairs
🔹 PVC repiping
🔹 Apartment and multi-family plumbing services

🏠 Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or property manager, addressing aging pipes early can help prevent bigger problems later.

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating — Quality Work You Can Trust.

Call us: (240) 888-9739

09/07/2026

From a leaking corroded pipe to a fully restored ceiling — this is the kind of start-to-finish work we handle at DC Metro Plumbing and Heating. 🔧🏠

For this project, our team:
✅ Located the source of the leak
✅ Removed the corroded section of pipe
✅ Cut and repiped the damaged line
✅ Tested the plumbing repair
✅ Patched and restored the damaged ceiling

When a pipe leak damages your home, fixing the pipe is only part of the job. We can also help restore the affected area so your home looks complete again.

💡 Homeowners insurance may help cover resulting water damage and ceiling repairs from certain sudden plumbing leaks, depending on your policy, deductible, and the cause of the damage. Coverage for the deteriorated pipe itself may be different, so always confirm directly with your insurance carrier.

Need help with a leaking pipe, repiping, water damage, or plumbing repair?

DC Metro Plumbing and Heating
240-888-9739
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09/04/2026

🚿 Does your hot water smell like rotten eggs after a property has been vacant?

A new tenant at a Washington, DC apartment reported a strong rotten-egg odor after the unit had remained vacant for approximately three months. DC Metro Plumbing and Heating inspected the water heater, replaced two deteriorated anode rods, and thoroughly flushed the tank.

After completing the service, we tested the hot water and confirmed that the unpleasant odor was gone. ✅

⚠️ Signs your water heater may need professional attention:

🔹 Rotten-egg or sulfur smell from the hot water
🔹 Rusty, cloudy, or discolored water
🔹 Metallic odor from faucets
🔹 Sediment or particles in the water
🔹 Popping or rumbling noises from the tank
🔹 Reduced or inconsistent hot-water supply
🔹 Visible corrosion or leaking around the tank

🏢 Property managers and landlords should consider inspecting and flushing water heaters before new tenants occupy units that have been vacant for an extended period.

For reliable water heater maintenance and plumbing services, trust DC Metro Plumbing and Heating. Call 240-888-9739.

09/01/2026

Low water pressure can be frustrating — especially when you’re expecting a strong, steady stream.

During a recent apartment service call, we found that the bathroom faucet had weak water flow due to mineral deposits and debris clogging the aerator.

Our team removed and cleaned the aerator, flushed the faucet, and reinstalled it. The result? Strong water pressure restored and a smooth, steady flow again. 💧🔧

Sometimes, the fix is simple — but finding the right cause makes all the difference.

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating provides:
• Plumbing repairs and diagnostics
• Drain and sewer cleaning
• Faucet and fixture repairs
• Toilet repairs
• Leak detection
• Water pressure troubleshooting
• Water heater services
• Heating and HVAC services

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating — Quality Work You Can Trust

Call/Text: (240) 888-9739

Address

6119 CHILLUM Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20011

Website

http://dcmetroplumbingheating.com/

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