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…
How to Save Money With a Heat Pump Water Heater
Because heat pumps, also known as hybrid water heaters, are so well suited to the Pacific Northwest climate, many people in the Vancouver, WA metro areas choose these units for their homes and businesses. Heat pump water heaters are highly efficient units that pull warmth by compressing air flow and moving the heat to water. These…
Earn a Good Living with Plumbing Jobs in Vancouver, WA
What’s the best thing about working in the plumbing industry? Some say it’s the job security. Others like the starting pay. Journeyman plumbers often mention the confidence that comes with continually learning and improving their skills….
What Size Water Heater Should I Buy?
How do you choose the right size storage water heater? Choosing one that’s too big is a waste of money and resources. Choosing one that’s too small could leave someone in your family out in the cold. The right sized water heater provides plenty of water while using energy efficiently….
How to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
Is your bathroom too small? Many houses have tiny bathrooms. Many people mourn the lack of space, feeling like they’re always bumping up against a counter, a curtain or a cupboard. Short of knocking out a wall, how can you make a small bathroom look bigger? Carve out a little extra room by changing some…