When it comes to avoiding issues with your laundry room plumbing, there are some simple ways to prevent small headaches from becoming major issues that will cost you time and money to fix. In many cases, issues with laundry room plumbing can be prevented through simple maintenance and introducing a few new steps to your…
Camas & Vancouver WA Sewer Repair and Cleaning
Sewer repair and cleaning may not the prettiest topic to talk about, but it’s essential to know why you should have your sewer cleaned regularly, and who you can turn to when your sewer line needs to be repaired. A clean and functioning sewer line is a sewer line you don’t have to think about,…
Common Water Heater Problems and Fixes
We all take electric water heaters for granted until they no longer work. If you are experiencing no hot water, too much hot water, strange odors, and other water heater problems, there are a few things you can troubleshoot to determine the source of the problem. The life expectancy of a water heater can vary…
Robots Don’t Do Toilets
Why getting a job in plumbing is more secure than you think …
Tips on Removing and Replacing a Water Heater
We’ve all been there. You’ve just hopped in the shower, ready to relax and take your own sweet time. Once a few minutes have passed by, however, your water starts to get freezing cold. Your water heater is shot. Nothing is more annoying than a water heater that no longer heats your water. Whether it…
Tap Into Savings with a Rheem Hybrid Water Heater
Hybrid heat pumps water heaters help you save money and energy. We recommend the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Electric water heater. We’ve been installing Rheem water heaters for years. Our clients love the quality and efficiency of these units….
What Is the Safest Water Heater Temperature?
Water heaters are essential to everyday living in your home. They ensure your Vancouver, Washington home has plenty of water for hot showers, baths and clean dishes. Hot water also kills bacteria and viruses. But how hot is too hot? If your water heater temperature is too high, you risk getting injured. If it’s too…
Tankless Water Heaters: The Right Fit for Small Homes
Going tiny is big in Washington and Oregon. In some PNW cities, a shortage of affordable housing has led homeowners to build so-called accessory dwellings units (ADUs) on standard city lots. These are small residences that are sometimes called in-law units….
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Fix Pipe Bursts
Updated March 22, 2023 There’s nothing like a cozy wrap to keep out winter’s chill. That’s true whether you’re talking about people or pipes. Take steps now to protect your plumbing, ahead of the season’s first hard freeze, and you’ll avoid the damage of frozen pipes. Washington and Oregon generally have mild winters, but there…
How to Calculate Drain Pipe Slope
(Updated Nov. 22, 2021) Nothing will ruin a day faster than discovering your drain pipes won’t drain. Whether it’s in the shower or the kitchen sink, standing water is a sign that something isn’t right. This is usually a sign there’s some kind of blockage in the system, but the plumbing itself could be to…