Hiring the Right Plumber.

A plumber can come into your home and make or break your castle.  The wrong person for the job could wreak havoc and leave you with greater problems than before you called him.  You can’t afford to hire the wrong mechanic, the wrong surgeon, or the wrong plumber!  So, what do you do before you make that call?

Here are some steps –

1.  Have them produce their license.

2.  What will the total cost be?

3.  When is payment expected?

4.  You should know who is doing the work.

5.  What happens if something breaks?

6.  Who cleans up the mess when they are done?

Let’s see…check all of the boxes when you hire the services of Shawn Allen.  He has become known as the go-to guy for plumbing repair in Snohomish,Washington and throughout the Seattle area.  Whenever you have a plumbing problem you can call Shawn with confidence.  THE Snohomish plumber at (425) 367-4744.     

Find that Leak…Find that Leak.

There are few things more annoying in your life than seeing leaks in your home and not knowing where they are coming from.  The best way to determine if you have a leak in your home’s plumbing system, is check your water meter.  Some folks in the Seattle area may not know where their water meter is located.

Here are some steps –

1.  Check the leak indicator to make sure it is moving

2.  Read the meter, then go back in a couple of hours and read it again

3.  Shut off the main water valve

4.  Call a plumber

Let’s face it…that last option may well be the best!  The right plumber for the job of detecting and fixing leaks in the Seattle area is Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen.  He has been around a long time checking for leaks in our homes.  He knows how to quickly find them and STOP them.  Give Shawn Allen a call at (425) 367-4744.

How Many Plumbers Do You Need on the Job?

Have you ever thought about that?  When you call a plumber for an emergency how many people show up at your home to repair the problem?  Unless someone is studying as an apprentice the answer almost always is one.  Yes, one plumber will almost always be able to achieve the results you seek.

If a plumbing company has 25 plumbers working for it that rarely does you any good.  Perhaps you should look at it this way…if, for any reason, you have questions for the plumber who shows up to repair that leak, replace your water heater, unclog your drain(s), etc. he is the court of last resort.  You won’t hear…let me ask the boss and get back to you!

That is the luxury of hiring Shawn Allen.  Shawn is a sole-proprietor plumber out of Snohomish, WA serving any and all plumbing needs in the Seattle Metro.  When a plumbing problem arises at your castle or at your business remember his name.  It is Shawn Allen The Snohomish plumber at (425) 367-4744.

Dreaming of a White Christmas.

Here in Seattle, which is not exactly noted for its excessive snowfall, just what are the chances that we will have a white Christmas?  With all due respect to the late Bing Crosby…they are not very good.  The most recent snowfall on Christmas Day was in 2008 when just under a half-inch of the white stuff fell in the Seattle area.

However, just the year before, there was nearly an inch of snow on December 25^th.  What’s the record, you say?  Well, for those of you who remember 1909 (By the way, I would like to meet you) the Seattle Metro had a measurable one and four-fifths inches of snow fall on Christmas Day.  Imagine those new “horseless carriages” trying to negotiate that!

Whatever 2018 may bring rest comfortably that the very next day Shawn Allen one of Seattle’s top plumbers will be on the job fixing what ails your toilet, your shower, your sink, or your sewage system.  From plumber Shawn Allen of www.plumbersnohomish.com to all of the Seattle area Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Detecting a Leak in an Underground Pipe.

Unless you’re a mole reading this (that would be quite a fake news story!) you need a professional plumber to detect leaky underground pipes.  First of all, they are very difficult to detect even by a pro.  Why is that?  The fact is, they often produce zero water that can be detected from above the ground.

If a leak has occurred, the soil around it will probably be saturated causing the grass to be especially green.  You may notice that your usually bone-dry basement now has a slight leak running down one of the walls.  Here is something you can detect…your water bills are suddenly exceedingly higher.

Troubleshooting a leaky underground pipe can be very expensive if you hire a plumber who tries to sell you services that you don’t necessarily need.  That will never happen with Shawn Allen, a Snohomish, WA based plumber for decades.  If you have a problem with leaks in the Seattle area please call Shawn immediately at (425) 367-4744.

Okay Guys, on to the Next Project.

Have you ever hired a plumbing company that was just too big for the job?  They say in their advertising that they do all jobs large and small, but when they show up at your home they seem like they are just sleepwalking through the job.  That does not install great confidence and comfort in the final effort!

Satisfaction is a term that is thrown around a lot these days .  We are bombarded by ads that say “we guarantee your satisfaction 100%”.  It makes for a good-looking advertisement, but it does not always translate into the job itself.  In the plumbing industry, satisfaction should never be used lightly.

Shawn Allen of Snohomish Washington has dedicated his decades of service to the Seattle area on three principles…reliability, integrity, and satisfaction.  To be around this long in a competitive environment means that you must devote your full attention to all three.  For your next plumbing job call Shawn of Allen Plumbing at (425) 367-4744.

Integrity.

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or moral uprightness. It is a personal choice to hold one's self to consistent standards.  That is the dictionary definition of the word according to Wikipedia.  As it pertains to ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions.

Simply put, integrity is the opposite of hypocrisy.  We understand the word, it’s just that it has been misused so often these days that it is losing its meaning.  Your lawyer, your auto mechanic, your doctor, your landscaper, even your plumber should exude this trait.  If they don’t, then how can you possibly trust them?

Integrity is a word that Snohomish WA, plumber Shawn Allen takes very seriously.  It has been his benchmark in the Seattle area for more than four decades.  It is a trait that he will never lose.  When he quotes a plumbing job at your home or business you can count on it!  For your next plumbing emergency call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.

Do You Need to Replace Your Sewer Line?

Nobody looks forward to it, of course, but many residents of Snohomish and the Seattle area will be faced with it sooner or later.  Tree roots often invade and clog broken sewer lines. It has been said that copper sulfate, available from plumbers repels roots.  While this may only be a temporary fix, it can buy time before extensive work is required.

Have you looked at your homeowner’s insurance policy?  They generally EXCLUDE sewer line replacements.  If you are looking at a sewer line endorsement to your policy, it may cost you about $100 per year.  Depending on your family’s situation this may be a viable alternative worth looking into.

When and if that time comes the right man to call will be Shawn Allen.  For decades, as the owner of Allen Plumbing, he has repaired and replaced sewer lines in Snohomish and the surrounding area.  Whenever you have a plumbing need in the Seattle area call Shawn at this phone number first (425) 367-4744. 

Hang on Mom and Dad…It’s Almost Over.

Yes, summer is winding down and the kids will be back in school in a month.  In the meantime, they may be pouring anything and everything down the sink and your garbage disposal is getting quite a workout.  Fixing a cranky garbage disposal by yourself may not only be an exercise in futility, but downright dangerous!

Here are some signs when you should be calling a plumber

1.  You turn it on, but there is no noise.  It may be shot.

2.  Water is leaking from the disposal.

3.  It is draining at a glacial pace.

4.  Something is blocking the flywheel.

There are others, but these are just some signs that it is time to call in a pro.  In Snohomish and the Seattle area that man is Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing.  He will fix or replace your dying disposal quickly and efficiently…guaranteed.  Call Shawn.  He has decades of experience with Snohomish area plumbing problems.  His phone number is (425) 367-4744. 

Make Way…There’s a Backflow Problem.

That can bring a household to a screeching halt!  There are two main causes of backflow in plumbing – back pressure and back siphonage.  Back pressure is defined as water being forced to flow in the opposite direction.  Back siphonage might be more complicated.  It occurs when the pressure in the water supply becomes smaller than the pressure in the plumbing system.

The most important thing is how is it prevented?  Here are some tips –

1.  Have a hose bib backflow preventer

2.  Have a vacuum breaker that constantly monitors water pressure in the system

3.  Something called a barometric loop shaped like an inverted U

Now, what about fixing the problem if it occurs.  That’s easy!  Call backflow expert Shawn Allen.  Shawn is the owner of Allen Plumbing here in Snohomish and he serves all of the Seattle area’s plumbing needs.  Visit www.plumbersnohomish.com for a list of all services, then give Shawn a call for whichever one you need at (425) 367-4744.  

Drip, Drip, Drip.

The old commercial said it was the drip, drip, drip of stomach acid.  All of us who are home owners in the Seattle area know that the word could mean dripping from pipes in your home.  Dripping in and of itself may be innocuous in and of itself, but it sure can get out of control and cause big-time problems!

Here are some troubleshooting tips –

1.  Make sure that your toilet valve is NOT stuck.

2.  Inspect the area around the base of the water heater.

3.  Blow in a call to the water company to make sure that the meter is not the culprit.

4.  If you are able, shut off the water main within your home.

You certainly do not want to make hasty moves trying to fix the problem yourself.  Seattle area plumber Shawn Allen is almost certainly the answer.  Shawn serves Snohomish and the surrounding area in any and all plumbing emergencies.  Please don’t wait until things get out of hand!  Call Shawn at (425) 367-4744. 

Rainy Season…Sump Pump Season.

When you need it, you really need it RIGHT NOW.  That is why the maintenance and repair of your sump pump is so very important.  Your basement sump pump sits quietly for most of the year, then comes the rainy season in the Seattle area and suddenly it becomes the most important part of your home preventing basement flooding.

Here are some common checking tips for your sump pump:

1.  Check the float to make sure it is performing up to peak

2.  Thoroughly clean out the sump pit…remove those loose items that have built up

3.  Check the impeller.  Debris sneaks through the screen and jams the impeller

4.  Make sure that the electrical connection plugged in properly and not frayed.

These steps and more are something that a sump pump expert can follow blindfolded.  Shawn Allen is the right guy in our area!  He is the owner of Allen Plumbing working out of Snohomish WA and the greater Seattle area.  If a cranky sump pump is disrupting your home call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.  It is hard to use your cell phone under water!

My Plumbing Wish List.

I think I speak for other plumbers across the country when I say, “I wish I were there to tell you what NOT to do before you had to call me”.  Plumbers from coast to coast will tell you that their area home owners make mistakes that end up costing them hundreds of dollars or more trying to fix their own plumbing.

Here are a few tips I would like to impart –

1.  Don’t automatically reach for the Drano.  Chemicals rarely do the job.

2.  Please don’t think of your toilet as a garbage can.

3.  Do not go searching for the main water valve.

4.  Stop with the drop-in tank toilet fresheners already.

5.  Your water heater is past its expiration date…just acknowledge it!

These and many other helpful plumbing tips might keep a major plumbing problem from occurring.  I just want you to know that I will be there when you need me.  I am Snohomish, WA area plumber Shawn Allen.  I have been here for decades and you can count on me in the future.  Just give me a call at (425) 367-4744.

Don’t Ignore your Bathroom(s).

These are some of the most visited rooms in our home, but we tend NOT to pay as much attention to them as, say our kitchen, living room, or family room.  Maybe it is time to pay some mind to these frequently used portions of your castle.  You can devote as much money as you want toward remodeling, just make sure that it is done right the first time!

Here is a partial checklist to follow –

1.  Leave the plumbing where it is already located.

2.  Look for flooring alternatives.

3.  Consider putting in open shelves.

4.  Go to the light…pay attention to the lighting.

5.  Make sure the paint keeps the area bright and inviting.

There is a great master plumber in the Seattle area who is also very adept with refurbishing projects.  He is Snohomish area bathroom remodeling expert Shawn Allen.  Why not give him a call before you take the next step and share with him your hopes and dreams for the project?  His phone number is (425) 367-4744. 

My Garbage Disposal Stopped Working!

Little brings a kitchen to a screeching halt more than a broken garbage disposal.  Now you have a smelly mess and you need to keep running into the garage with bags of goo until the waste pick-up people come to your curbside.  When your disposal is on the fritz there are some things that you can try at home to fix it.

Some of those tactics are –

1.  Flip the switch.  Is there power going to the disposal?

2.  Unplug it for a few minutes, then plug it back in.

3.  It may be clogged.

4.  Reconnect the power and run water through the drain.

None of these methods may fix your problem, so then it is time to call a master plumber.  The right man for the job is Snohomish, WA garbage disposal repair and replacement professional Shawn Allen.  It seems like Shawn has been working on Seattle area garbage disposals since woolly mammoths were chewing up waste!  Give him a call at (425) 367-4744. 

Help…My Sink is under Water!

It starts out slowly.  Your kitchen or bathroom sink is not emptying at the same pace that it used to.  It seems to happen suddenly, now your sink is literally overflowing if you leave the faucet on for any length of time.  This situation is not only annoying it can result in a lot of damage to the floors below.

What are some DIY solutions to a clogged sink?

1.  Fill your sink with enough water to cover the rubber of a plunger.

2.  Now apply elbow grease and move the plunger up and down several times with gusto.

3.  See if the water is receding.  If not, try again.

4.  You might pour one cup of baking soda down the drain combined with a cup of vinegar.

5.  This solution will foam up, so don’t freak out.

For any major clogs in your home’s sinks call the plumber.  In Snohomish that man is Shawn Allen a master of unclogging sinks at your home or office.  Shawn has been a master plumber in Snohomish for decades.  When you have any plumbing need, especially emergencies rely on Shawn Allen your Seattle area plumber.  Call (425) 367-4744.

Installing a Fiberglass Tub and Shower.

This is a great project for winter.  Imagine the hours of comfort and joy that you will derive from a brand-new shower and luxurious tub!  Hopefully, this is the year that you have decided to remodel your bathroom.  You certainly spend enough time in there.  Why not enjoy the experience to the fullest?

Here are some installation tips –

1.  In most cases, replace the shower valve while the wall framing is still exposed.

2.  Attach the overflow pipe to the tub prior to the installation.

3.  Apply putty to the threaded portion of the strainer.

4.  Install the trip lever from inside the tub.

5.  Very carefully set the tub into place against the wall studs.

There are many other steps.  It doesn’t seem like a DIY job does it?  It is, in fact one of the many talents of Snohomish master plumber Shawn Allen.  He is a Seattle area bath tub and shower installation expert.  Now that you have saved for the project, make it come to life by calling Shawn at (425) 367-4744.

Look for that Leak.

This time of year, you may notice a tell-tale sign of water leaking into your home.  First of all, check your toilets.  Make sure that no valve is stuck then check your water heater.  Those cranky appliances have a way of slowly giving out as they age.  Then look at any and all appliances that have some sort of water connection.

Your first call might be to the utility company serving you in the Seattle area.  They are responsible if the meter needs to be repaired or replaced.  The great news is this…the utility company is responsible by law to reimburse you for any and all overages that you may have paid during the leakage.

When the problem occurs in your castle with the water line itself then you need a master plumber.  In Snohomish and the surrounding area that call should be made to Shawn Allen.  He will come to your home and either replace, repair, or re-route your water line.  For all general plumbing needs keep this number handy (425) 367-4744.

Out with the Old…In with the New.

It is a typical New Year’s mantra.  You have hopes and dreams for 2018.  Some are personal, while others tend to be more practical.  In that latter category lies a new sink, bathtub, or toilet.  It may be a modest goal, but it will instantly do two things…enhance the quality of your family’s life and increase your home’s value.  That’s not a bad combination!

How old is your home?  How long have you lived in it?  Has your family grown over the years?  These are always considerations when it comes time to consider new fixtures.  A new sink or tub may require a bit of planning and expertise, so please DO NOT try to tackle this project by yourself lest you end up knee deep in water!

Your plan for new bathroom fixtures starts with Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing.  For more than four decades Shawn has repaired and replaced plumbing fixtures throughout the Snohomish and Seattle area.  Make a New Year’s resolution to invite him into your home for an estimate of your project by calling him at (425) 367-4744.

Keep your Drains Running Freely.

A backed-up drain can bring a household to a standstill.  The water is just one problem…the smell is another.  It is simply something you wish to avoid before you have to make that inevitable call to your favorite plumber.  So, let’s try to keep it from happening in the first place.  Wouldn’t that be better?

Every time you use your sink run some hot water through it.  How many of us do that?  Now and then, throw a handful of baking soda down the drain and run hot water through it.  Have you tried vinegar?  You may be surprised at its effectiveness.  Just pour a cup down the drain, let it sit for 30 minutes, then wash it down with (you guessed it) hot water!

All of these methods may make a big difference on how often you need to call a professional.  Fortunately, if you do then you know whom to call…drain busters!  Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing is your Snohomish area drain cleaning pro.  If you need him call him any time of the day for all general plumbing services at (425) 367-4744.