Plumbing and Furnace Repair in Anacortes, WA
Plumbing and Heating Service in Anacortes
It’s pretty easy to take a home’s plumbing system for granted. In most cases, Anacortes, WA homeowners don’t have a lot of plumbing problems, but when a problem does occur, it’s important to touch bases with an expert to better understand what you’re facing. With advice from the pros, it’s easier to determine how to proceed. Here are a few things to consider when plumbing issues arise.
Pipes Don’t Last Forever
The types of plumbing lines used in homes have changed over the years, but all plumbing systems have one thing in common: they have a finite lifespan. Obviously, some materials will last longer than others, but no material used for plumbing will last indefinitely.
For years, galvanized pipes were used for water supply lines. However, those pipes deteriorated from the inside, leaving homeowners with major issues before they knew a problem was developing. If your home still has galvanized supply lines, ask a professional plumber to inspect the system.
Later, copper became popular, and it’s still a good option, but even copper lines experience deterioration over time. If your home’s copper plumbing is over twenty years old or if you’ve experienced leaks in the past, consider having a plumber check the system to determine if problems are developing.
Plastics are common, with different types of plastic now commonly seen in both supply and drain lines. One material used in the past was polybutylene. That material proved to be problematic and was recalled several years ago. However, there are still homes that have this material.
Other plastics have been used with varying degrees of success. Some tend to become brittle over time, which can lead to cracks and, of course, leaks. PEX is a newer type of plastic that’s gained in popularity. Ask our team of experts if your home’s plumbing lines should be inspected, especially if those pipes are older.
Sewer Lines Need Respect
Plumbing experts all agree that Sewers & Drains don’t get the respect they deserve. People tend to put things down their drains that shouldn’t be there. That leads to clogs that can be difficult to clear. Grease and a variety of paper products tend to find their way into home sewer lines, and those materials create major headaches for property owners.
Another issue commonly seen is home sewer lines leading to septic systems or municipal sewer lines being crushed by vehicles. Delivery and service trucks are often driven over yards to make it easier to load and unload items. That’s okay if there are no water, sewer, or utility lines buried in the area. If damage to underground lines occurs, the repairs can be costly. Never drive over areas where many types of utilities are buried. It’s just not worth the risk.
Servicing or Repairing Appliances
Today’s homes use several appliances that require water. Most of them are at the end of a line, which means it’s relatively easy to shut off the water supply to the appliance without disrupting the remainder of the home. Water Heaters are different. They cannot be serviced or replaced without creating a major inconvenience for the home’s occupants.
That’s why routine water heater maintenance shouldn’t be ignored. Water contains minerals that tend to separate out and cling to the interior of a water heater. If a system is never flushed and cleaned, damage to the water heater will occur and shorten the appliance’s life. We always recommend maintaining water heaters on a regular schedule.
If your water heater does fail, take the time to ask questions and review the different replacement options now available. Our team works with property owners to determine which type and size of water heater will best meet a specific home’s needs.
Comfort Appliances Need Regular Servicing to Avoid Problems
Heating & Air conditioning systems are used throughout the year. While our weather isn’t severe, no one wants to live through cold or hot days without a fully functioning HVAC system. As a rule, we suggest all cooling and heating appliances are serviced at least once per year.
Some property owners don’t feel they need to schedule routine service, as their appliances are newer. To an extent, that’s true. We don’t see any major issues developing with newer comfort appliances, but they still need cleaning and adjustments to ensure they function efficiently.
Some family members may suffer from respiratory conditions, and that’s another reason to schedule routine services. When systems are dirty, respiratory issues tend to become worse as dust is circulated through the home. Simply changing filters will help to some degree, but there are other precautions to take when one or more family members have respiratory problems.
AC Repair is commonly needed during the summer. However, the majority of emergency repair situations could have been avoided by having the system inspected and serviced before the hot weather arrived. While Anacortes doesn’t experience a lot of hot days, our humidity tends to make any hot weather difficult to bear. If your AC system hasn’t been maintained recently, now is a good time to contact the LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating team to schedule an appointment.
Inspections Always Make Sense
We recommend homeowners schedule routine inspections of their plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Not every home has the same needs, so we’ll always discuss your home’s systems, their age, and prior problems when recommending a maintenance or inspection schedule.
Inspection services are not expensive, and we’re dedicated to working with our clients to make sure all plumbing systems and comfort appliances perform properly. In most instances, maintenance or minor repairs will be all your home’s systems need. However, if major issues are identified, we’ll take the time to explain what the issues are and how they can be addressed.
Many Anacortes property owners are also seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprints and keep their energy bills low. We’ll gladly work with property owners to determine where energy savings can be made. Again, many solutions will be simple and cost little. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our team today.
Recent Jobs and Reviews in Anacortes, WA
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We have a lot of customers who are upgrading their cooking range. When you need that gas line installed and new valves with stove installation, call your favorite plumbers at LaVergnes!
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Delta single handle shower valve handle repair. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating. We can fix all shower valves from Kohler to Moen to Delta and more!
Spartan tool to the rescue! We have the best equipment in the county! Professional fast friendly service. LaVernge's Plumbing and Heating.
Main line sewer clog with spartan tool to the rescue! LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
It is that time of year to start considering scheduling your yearly on demand system maintenance. Full flush and system check up. LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
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We are excited about replacing this older water heater for a new Bradford white electric water heater. We can service and replace all water heaters from gas to electric and even on demand tankless systems. LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
Main water line leak repair with waterproofing so the basement stays leak free. Hard labor but we are ready to do what it takes to ensure you don't have to deal with wet basements! LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating. When you want that plumber who will go the extra mile!
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Sewer Pump Lift Station Repair. Rescuing this customer from a flooded basement and a big mess. Alarm going off? Sewer backing up? Call the favorite neighborhood plumber at LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
Sewage pump lift station repair. Alarm going off and system not functioning properly. LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
We can't show the awesomeness that is happening under the house but trust us when we say this repipe is beautiful! Full water and sewer repair and replacement. Have a large project in need of a plumber? Call the best local plumbers around. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating. Licensed bonded insurance and the best quality!
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Expansion tank relocation. Not all things are created equal. Expansion tanks included! Small plumbing repair. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating. Small plumbing projects ready to be mastered by your favorite local plumber.
Sewer grinder replacement. We work on all pumps from sewer to sump pump. For all of your sewer needs call LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Bradford White Natural Gas Leaking Water Heater Replacement. Same day service. Making sure our customer's never go a day with out hot water! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Sump pump repair- your crawl space should not be flooding if you have a sump pump. Need maintenance, repair, or replacement? Call your sump pump experts at LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Spartan tools to the rescue. Professional top of the line auger equipment. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating. Your super hero plumbers!
Another leak bites the dust! Kitchen sink leak repair. New basket drainer installation with minor repipe of the sanitation waste supply lines with existing garbage disposal hook up. When a leak has you down- call your family plumber at LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Gas boiler reservoir is reducing with hydronic floor heating. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating will help you with your gas boiler. Call us today!
Water heater working on one element. Our experienced plumbers at LaVergne Plumbing and Heating can help you replace your water heater elements and get your water heater up and running again in no time!
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Leak from upstairs bathroom through ceiling. Our experienced plumbers are ready to handle any ceiling leaks you may have.
Need a furnace tune up? Call us today and we will help!
Installin a kitchen sink! Plumbers working hard!
Takagi on demand hot water repair. System replacement and relocation in progress. We work on and service all on demand water heater systems. Call us to schedule your repairs today! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Leak from upstairs bathroom. Our super hero plumbers will take care of your leaky pipes. Call us LaVergne Plumbing and Heating today!
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Boiler and furnace repair. New expansion tank and some other technical repairs. Have a boiler system that is not running efficiently? Call your favorite local plumbers at LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
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