THE WASHINGTON HOMEOWNER'S PLUMBING MANUAL

What's your plumbing problem?

Fix it yourself — or know exactly when to call. Every guide written for Washington homes and reviewed by working WA plumbers.

COMMON: Drains & Clogs Faucets & Fixtures Frozen Pipes Leaks

222

GUIDES

11

PROBLEM AREAS

15–30 yrs

REVIEWER FIELD EXPERIENCE

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01 — TROUBLESHOOTING

Faucets & Fixtures

Outdoor Drainage

Permits & Codes

Latest guides

02 — NEW & UPDATED

01 Jul 4 Water Heater Permit Seattle: What Homeowners Need to Know Easy · 10 min. Why every Seattle water heater replacement requires a permit and what the inspection checks.… ● Easy $150–$450 permit fee 02 Jul 4 Drain Smells Like Rotten Eggs: Causes and Fixes Easy · 10 min. Why your drain smells like rotten eggs or sulfur and how to fix it.… ● Easy $0–$300 depending on cause 03 Jul 4 Buildup Inside Galvanized Pipes: What It Is and What to Do Easy · 15 min. What causes buildup inside galvanized pipes, how to tell if it's affecting your water,… ● Easy $0 to check · $4,000–$15,000 to repipe 04 Jul 4 Kitchen Faucet Spray Head Replacement: Fix or Replace Guide Easy · 10 min. How to replace or fix a kitchen faucet spray head — what's worth repairing… ● Easy $15–$50 DIY; $150–$300 with plumber 05 Jul 4 How to Increase Shower Water Pressure (And Why It Dropped) Easy · 15–30 min. Fix low shower pressure yourself or know when to call a plumber. WA-specific causes.… ● Easy $0 DIY fix · $95–$350 if pro needed 06 Jul 4 Heat Pump Water Heater in Washington State: Worth It? Easy · 10 min. Whether a heat pump water heater makes sense in Washington, costs, rebates, efficiency in… ● Easy $1,600–$3,200 installed · $200–$750 in rebates available

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SEASONAL — JULY

Summer maintenance window

Dry season is the right time for sewer inspections and water-heater maintenance.

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Decision tools

03 — KNOW BEFORE YOU CALL

Answer five questions, get an honest call — no upsell.

Real repair cost ranges for 6 Washington cities.

Plumbing glossary

Every term your plumber uses, in plain English.

Every guide is reviewed by named WA plumbers with 15–30 years in the field.