What it usually is
Popping or rumbling usually means sediment in the tank. Screeching or ticking can be valves or heat traps. An old tank that has started making new noises is often nearing replacement.
What to do first
Note the type of noise and the age on the tank label. If water is leaking, shut off the cold supply to the tank. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
The flat rate that covers it
- Diagnosis / service call (plumbing or electrical): $79
- Water heater install, 40–50 gal tank (your unit): $500 labor
Federal Way is a large suburban city of subdivisions, townhomes and apartment complexes that mostly grew in recent decades. Many Federal Way homes are newer, so common calls are for fixture repair, valve problems and worn-out water heaters rather than failing old pipe.
Flat rates for Federal Way
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 Federal Way
- Clogged drain
- Garbage disposal humming
- Outlet not working
- Breaker keeps tripping
- Ceiling fan wobbles
- Faucet dripping
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