Water Heaters
Plumbing Category · 22 entries
Bleeding a radiator
If your hydronic radiator is cold at the top and hot at the bottom, it has trapped air. Bleeding it takes a key, a towel, and five minutes. Here's how.
Common Water Heater Problems and How to Diagnose Them (WA Guide)
Diagnose common water heater problems — no hot water, leaks, noises, and discolored water. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
Drain-and-flush water heater
Annual flushing keeps sediment from cooking your water heater's bottom element. Here's the procedure, the WA-specific schedule, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Electric vs. Tankless Water Heater: Which Is Right for Seattle Homes?
Comparing electric tank and tankless water heaters for Seattle homes — cost, efficiency, and which to choose. WA plumber reviewed with 28 years experience.
Gas Water Heater Venting: Requirements, Problems, and Fixes
Why gas water heater venting matters, signs of venting problems, backdrafting risks, and what proper venting requires. WA plumber reviewed with 27 years experience.
Heat Pump Water Heater in Washington State: Worth It?
Whether a heat pump water heater makes sense in Washington, costs, rebates, efficiency in cold climates, and what to expect. WA plumber reviewed with 22 years experience.
How to Choose the Right Water Heater for Your WA Home (2026 Guide)
How to choose a water heater for your WA home — size, fuel type, and efficiency explained. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
How to Earthquake-Proof Your Plumbing in Washington: Straps, Flex Gas Lines, and Shutoff Valves
Water heater straps, flexible gas connectors, and seismic shutoff valves for WA homes — what code requires, what it costs, and what to do first. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
How to Flush and Maintain Your Water Heater (Step-by-Step WA Guide)
Step by step: flush sediment and maintain your water heater to extend its life. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
How to light a pilot on a gas water heater
Pilot relight on a standing-pilot water heater is a homeowner job — if there's no smell of gas. Here's the standard procedure and when to call a pro.
Leaking Temperature Pressure Relief Valve: Causes and Fixes
Why your T&P valve is leaking, whether it's dangerous, how to replace it, and when an expansion tank is the real fix. WA plumber reviewed with 26 years experience.
Leaking Water Heater: What It Means and What to Do
Where water heater leaks come from, which are serious, whether to repair or replace, and what to do right now. WA plumber reviewed with 15 years experience.
Should I strap my water heater in Washington
Washington requires two metal straps on every water heater — upper and lower thirds, ≥4 inches above gas controls. Here's what passes inspection.
Tankless vs. Tank Water Heater: Which Is Right for WA Homeowners? (2026)
Tankless vs. tank water heaters compared for WA homes — cost, efficiency, and lifespan. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
Water Heater Installation in Seattle: Costs, Permits, and What to Expect
Water heater installation costs in Seattle, permit requirements, timeline, and how to choose between tank and tankless. WA plumber reviewed with 23 years experience.
Water Heater Noise: Rumbling, Popping, Banging, and Hissing Explained
What each water heater noise means — sediment rumbling, popping, banging, hissing — and how to fix each one. WA plumber reviewed with 19 years experience.
Water Heater Not Heating Water: What to Check and How to Fix It
Why your water heater runs but produces no hot water — gas and electric diagnosis, reset steps, and when to call a plumber. WA plumber reviewed with 27 years experience.
Water Heater Replacement Cost: What to Expect in 2026
Water heater replacement costs in 2026 — tank vs tankless, labor, permits, and how to save money. WA plumber reviewed with 18 years experience.
Water Heater Sediment Buildup: Signs, Effects, and How to Fix It
How to tell if your water heater has sediment buildup, what it does to efficiency and lifespan, and how to flush it. WA plumber reviewed with 30 years experience.
Water Heater Temperature Setting: What to Set and Why
Correct water heater temperature settings, scalding risk, Legionella prevention, and how to adjust your thermostat. WA plumber reviewed with 19 years experience.
Water Heater Types Guide: Choosing the Best Option for Your Washington Home
Tank, tankless, heat-pump, gas or electric — how to choose the right water heater type for your WA home. Reviewed by a WA plumber.
What Are the Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement? (WA Guide)
The warning signs a water heater is failing — age, rust, leaks, noise — and when to replace it. Reviewed by a WA plumber.