Tankless Water Heater vs Tank: Which is Better for Your Home?
If you’ve been Googling “tankless water heater vs tank” because you’re tired of guessing how long before the hot water runs cold, you’re not alone. Homeowners all over Seattle, Everett, and Lynnwood ask us the same thing: is it finally worth ditching the old tank water heater for a tankless water heater? The quick answer: […]
Guide to Repiping a House in Everett (And When You Actually Need It)
Repiping a house in Seattle is a big job that can improve your plumbing system. It replaces old pipes with new ones. This fixes leaks and boosts water pressure. Whole home repiping costs between $1,500 and $15,000 for most homes. The price depends on the house size and pipe types. It takes about 3-7 days […]
Why Is My Water Bill So High? 5 Common Causes in Everett Homes
The average Snohomish County household uses around 4,500–6,500 gallons of water per month. When the bill suddenly looks like double that — or even just 30–40% above last month for the same time of year — something’s wrong. We’ve gotten enough “why is my water bill so high” calls to know the five usual suspects, […]
Seattle Plumbing Code 2025: What Changed and What It Means for Everett Homeowners
The 2025 Washington State Plumbing Code follows the Uniform Plumbing Code with state amendments, adopted under WAC 51-56. The City of Seattle adds its own local amendments. Everett and most of Snohomish County implement the state code more or less directly. The 2025 update brought a few changes worth knowing if you’re planning work, buying […]
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Everett & the Seattle Area?
Short answer: yes. The longer answer involves where your specific home gets its water, what the plumbing inside the house does to it, and what year your supply lines were installed. We get this question routinely from Everett homeowners who’ve just moved here from places with worse municipal water, and the practical answer almost always […]
Water Pressure Problems in Everett & the Seattle Area (Causes and Fixes)
Everett tap pressure typically runs 50–70 PSI at the meter, which is right in the sweet spot for residential plumbing — high enough to push water through a multi-story house comfortably, low enough not to stress fittings. Seattle and the broader greater-Puget-Sound area runs similar, with some variation based on elevation and distance from the […]
Do You Actually Need a Plumber? Signs Your Everett Home Needs Professional Help
Do you actually need a plumber, or can this wait? Half the calls we get start with that question, and the honest answer changes based on what’s happening. We’d rather you skip the call and save the money when DIY can fix it — and we’d rather you call early when waiting will make it […]
How to Redirect Water Runoff in Snohomish County (Without Creating Problems Next Door)
Snohomish County averages 41 inches of rain a year. Most of that arrives between October and May, and most of it has to go somewhere. If your property’s downhill of a neighbor, downhill of a road, or just at the bottom of a typical Everett lot that slopes toward the house, you’ve thought about runoff. […]