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Hard Water and Your Water Heater
Why Kennewick water heaters get noisy, lose hot water and wear out early, and what you can do about it.
Read the guide →Sprinkler Backflow Testing
That brass valve assembly next to your sprinkler line has a job, and the City of Kennewick expects it to be tested. Here is what it is and why it matters.
Read the guide →Hiring a Plumber: WA Rules
Washington has stricter plumbing rules than a lot of states. A few minutes of checking before anyone starts work can save you a real headache later.
Read the guide →Frozen Pipes: Winter Prep
Kennewick summers get the attention, but the winter nights are cold enough to split a pipe. An hour of prep in the fall is a lot cheaper than a burst line in January.
Read the guide →Water Heater Permits
A water heater swap looks simple: old tank out, new tank in. In Kennewick it usually comes with a permit and a short list of code items the inspector will look for.
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