Plumbing Guides for Bothell Homeowners
Plain answers to the plumbing questions we hear most, written with Bothell water, homes and city rules in mind.
- 15 guides
- Written for Bothell
- Know when to call
Hybrid heat pump water heaters
How heat pump water heaters work, what a Bothell garage or utility room needs and when a standard tank makes more sense.
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Installing a tankless water heater
Gas line size, venting, condensate and permits: what a tankless install involves and what to ask before you buy.
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Fixing a running toilet
A dye test, a new flapper or fill valve and how to tell whether a running toilet is behind your water bill.
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Kitchen sink plumbing
What the trap, vent, air gap and disposal connections do under a kitchen sink and how to read the problems.
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Tankless water heater leaking
Where a tankless heater leaks from, what to shut off first and when a leak means a service call.
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Plumbing a new bathroom
The order of a bathroom rough-in, why slope and venting matter and what a Bothell permit involves.
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Plumbing a reverse osmosis system
What goes into an under-sink RO install, from the feed line to the drain saddle, and what to check for leaks.
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High water bill and hidden leaks
How to read your meter, test toilets and check the yard to find the leak behind a high water bill.
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Plumbing in older homes
The pipe materials found in older Bothell homes, how each one fails and the signs that say it is time to act.
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Plumber labor cost
Hourly or flat pricing, minimum charges and after-hours work: how a plumbing price is built and what to ask.
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Signs you need drains cleaned
Seven warning signs that a drain or main line needs cleaning, and how to tell a local clog from a bigger problem.
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Installing your own water heater
Permits, code and safety: what to check with the city before you install a water heater yourself.
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Toilet drains slowly
Rim jets, low tank water, a blocked vent or a partial clog: the usual reasons a toilet drains slowly.
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Gas tankless water heater installation
Gas line capacity, vent runs, combustion air and condensate: what a gas tankless install requires.
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How often to clean a sewer line
Why a sewer line does not need cleaning on a fixed schedule and how roots, grease and camera checks guide the decision.
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