Water heater repair and replacement in Seattle
No hot water this morning, or a forty-gallon tank you want to swap for tankless. Both start with a plumber looking at what you have.
What the job includes
- Repair diagnosis: thermostat, element, igniter, gas valve, anode
- Tank or tankless sized to your household, explained in plain words
- Permit pulled and venting brought up to current code
- Seismic strapping and expansion tank where required
- Old unit hauled away
When to call
- No hot water, or it runs out much faster than it used to
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- Water pooling around the base of the tank
- Popping or rumbling while it heats
How the job runs
- Tell us the make and age if you know it (a photo of the label helps)
- A plumber checks the unit and the venting
- Repair or replacement options on paper, with the price for each
- Install, permit and inspection
- We show you the shut-offs and how to drain it yearly
Price in writing, before we start
Repairs are priced in writing after diagnosis. Replacements are priced per option (like-for-like tank, larger tank, tankless) so you can compare before you choose.
Common questions
Tank or tankless?
Tankless saves space and runs without stopping, but costs more up front and may need a larger gas line or new venting. We tell you what your house needs for each before you decide.
How long does a replacement take?
A like-for-like tank is usually done the same day. Tankless conversions take longer because of gas and venting work; your estimate says how long.
Tell us about the house.
Three short questions to schedule a visit. For water on the floor, do not fill in a form: call now, a plumber picks up at (206) 555-0172.