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
Kent is a valley city with a mix of older neighborhoods, newer hillside developments and a big warehouse district. Kent has everything from mid-century homes on the valley floor to newer houses on the hill, so we look at the age of the plumbing before we guess at the cause.
Flat rates for Kent
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 Kent
- Faucet dripping
- Low water pressure
- Sump pump failed
- Running toilet
- Light switch not working
- GFCI will not reset
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