Water Heater Repair.

When your Snohomish area home or office needs water heater repair you want fast, reliable service. You don’t want to speak to a dispatcher who passes you along to one of their plumbers. You want service from the guy you’ve counted on for decades. That’s Shawn Allen from Allen Plumbing.

If you need a new water heater in the area, call Allen Plumbing. A water heater should be inspected once per year for leaks. Has yours been inspected this year? Shawn will inspect the unit and provide the appropriate service.

Allen Plumbing has been the company you have relied on for over 40 years for many plumbing services. Shawn is always the right choice for your water heater problems as well. Always count on Shawn Allen from Allen Plumbing of Snohomish, WA.

It’s That Necessary Evil in your Garage.

No, this is not the beginning of some weird horror movie.  It is about that highly efficient, but eventually outdated water heater that allows you to take comfortable showers and wash dishes.  The average life expectancy of a tank water heater is about eight to 15 years.  That’s a wide gap, but know this…after 10 years, its operating efficiency dramatically reduces.

Here are some signs that it is time to replace that old water heater –

1.  Simply its age.

2.  Strange noises are coming from the unit.

3.  The water is suddenly rust-colored.

4.  There is water at the base of the tank.

5.  The water in your shower is not as hot as it used to be.

Shawn Allen has seen thousands of water heaters “give up the ghost”.  If your water heater has reached the end of its shelf life and you live in Snohomish or the greater Seattle area call Shawn.  You can always find him on the web at plumbersnohomish.com.  Check him out, then give him a call for all of your plumbing needs at (425) 367-4744.

Water Heater Budget.

Everyone who has a home in the Seattle area also has some sort of budget.  What do you allocate for household necessities?  Can you “get by” for another year or so without replacing a major appliance?  Your water heater should probably be a part of that budget.  When should you have it checked and/or replaced?

Should you repair or replace?  Here are some tips –

1.  How old is the unit?  A good barometer is 10 years for traditional water heaters.

2.  Are you turning the shower dial more and more to get hot water?

3.  Has it ever been repaired without being replaced?

4.  Do you have the budget right now for a brand new one?

Let me inspect your home’s water heater to see if it is time to fix it up or install a new one.  My name is Shawn Allen.  I am a Snohomish and Seattle area full-service plumber with particular expertise when it comes to water heaters.  For any plumbing inspection or emergency in our area you can count on my decades of experience.  Just call (425) 367-4744.