What it usually is
On electric heaters it is often a tripped breaker or a failed heating element. On gas it is often the pilot, thermocouple or gas valve. If the tank is old or leaking, replacement is the fix.
What to do first
Check that the breaker has not tripped or the pilot is lit, and look for water around the base of the tank.
The flat rate that covers it
- Diagnosis / service call (plumbing or electrical): $79
- Water heater install, 40–50 gal tank (your unit): $500 labor
- Breaker replacement: $179
Auburn is a south King County city with established neighborhoods, newer developments and a significant commercial and industrial base. Auburn has a lot of single-family houses from the 1960s through the 1990s, and original water heaters from that era are showing their age.
Flat rates for Auburn
Our posted prices. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. Travel is calculated at booking.
| Service | Our price |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis / service call | $79 |
| Drain clearing | $189 |
| Toilet repair | $179 |
| Toilet replacement (your unit) | $349 |
| Faucet replacement (your fixture) | $229 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (your unit) | $249 |
| Accessible pipe leak repair | from $225 |
| Water heater install, 40-50 gal tank - labor (your unit) | $500 labor |
| Outlet or switch replacement | $129 |
| GFCI outlet install | $149 |
| Light fixture replacement (your fixture) | $149 |
| Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box) | $199 |
| Smart thermostat / video doorbell install | $129 |
| Breaker replacement | $179 |
| Electrical troubleshooting (diagnosis) | $79 |
| Whole-house rewire - labor | $4,000 labor |
| Make-ready / turn service | from $995 |
| Hourly work - describe the job | $90/hr |
“Your unit” or “your fixture” means you supply the item and the price is for the work. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Tell Doug what is wrong
Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.
Related problems in Auburn
- Toilet clogged
- Toilet leaking at the base
- Toilet will not flush
- Toilet rocks or feels loose
- Water heater making noise
- Water heater pilot light out
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