Guides reviewed by Jeff Anderson
16 years
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Cast Iron Pipes in Older Homes: What to Know
Easy · 10 min. How cast iron pipes age, signs of failure, and when to replace them in older Seattle homes. WA plumber reviewed with 13 years experience.
Clay Sewer Pipes Replacement: When to Replace and What It Costs
Easy · 10 min. When clay sewer pipes should be replaced vs. relined, what replacement costs, and whether trenchless is an option. WA plumber reviewed with 16 years experience.
Emergency Plumber Seattle 24/7: What to Know Before You Call
Easy · 5 min. Emergency plumber costs, what counts as a plumbing emergency, and what to do while you wait. WA plumber reviewed with 13 years experience.
Hair and Soap Scum in Drains: How to Clear It and Keep It Clear
Easy · 10–20 min. How to remove hair and soap scum from shower and tub drains, what actually dissolves them, and how to prevent buildup. WA plumber reviewed with 16 years experience.
Is a Partially Closed Valve Causing Your Low Water Pressure? How to Check
Easy · 10–15 min. A partially closed shutoff valve is one of the most common — and most overlooked — causes of low water pressure. Here's how to find and fix it.
P-Trap Plumbing Problems: What Goes Wrong and How to Fix It
Easy · 10 min. Common P-trap problems — leaks, clogs, sewer smell — and how to fix them. WA plumber reviewed with 22 years experience.
SDCI Permit Requirements Seattle: Plumbing Guide
Easy · 10 min. What SDCI requires for plumbing permits in Seattle and how the process works. WA plumber reviewed with 13 years experience.
Strange Noises in Pipes: What Each Sound Means and How to Fix It
Easy · 15 min. What banging, whistling, rattling, and ticking pipe noises mean, what causes them, and how to fix them. WA plumber reviewed with 16 years experience.
Wet Spots in Yard From Sewer Line: Causes and What to Do
Easy · 10 min. How to tell if a wet spot in your yard is from a sewer line leak, why it's serious, and what to do in Seattle. WA plumber reviewed with 16 years experience.