Every once in a while, a plumbing call turns up something you do not see very often anymore. This job revealed an old improvised sewer access point, sometimes jokingly called a “redneck cleanout.” Years ago, many sewer mains were made from clay pipe. If there was no proper cleanout access available and the line became…
A thermal expansion tank is supposed to contain both air and water, separated by an internal bladder. When that bladder ruptures, the tank can fill completely with water and stop doing its job. That was the issue on this Hayden service call. The expansion tank connected to the water heater had failed internally, and the…
Mineral buildup is one of the most common causes of reduced performance and premature failure in electric water heaters. In this Coeur d’Alene project, the solution involved more than simply replacing the old unit. A new 50 gallon electric water heater was installed along with required code upgrades and a descaler system designed to help…
A knocking or rumbling sound coming from a water heater is often more than just an annoyance. In many cases, it is a warning sign that mineral deposits have built up inside the tank and are affecting how the system operates. That was the situation in this Hayden home. The customer reported unusual noises coming…
Reliable hot water is one of those things homeowners depend on every day. In this Liberty Lake home, a new 50 gallon gas water heater was installed to provide consistent hot water and long term performance. The existing setup was replaced with a properly sized unit designed to handle the home’s daily demand. A 50…
Some plumbing damage starts at one connection and spreads much farther than expected. In this Spokane home, the water lines were extensively damaged by electrolysis after a water heater had been installed incorrectly by another company. What may have looked like a small installation detail at the time eventually caused serious damage throughout the home’s…
Water heater leaks in multi-unit buildings need to be handled quickly to avoid affecting surrounding units. This repair involved a leaking connection on a water heater serving an apartment near the medical district in Spokane. The source of the issue was not the tank itself, but a fitting that had begun to fail and allow…
A leaking water heater is often a sign that the system has reached the end of its service life. In this case, the existing unit was removed and replaced with a new Bradford White self cleaning water heater to restore reliable hot water. Along with the replacement, a thermal expansion tank was added to help…
A leaking water heater can escalate quickly, especially when the source is not just a loose connection but a failure inside the tank itself. In this Spokane Valley home, the issue was traced back to a ruptured water heater that could no longer hold pressure. Once a tank fails like this, repair is no longer…
A call for no hot water in a Coeur d’Alene home quickly turned into a deeper plumbing issue once the system was inspected. What initially appeared to be a simple failure was actually the result of improper installation that had been causing damage over time. What caused the failure The water heater had been connected…
When a property requires a larger supply of hot water, a single water heater is not always enough to meet demand. In these cases, installing multiple units can provide more consistent performance and reduce strain on the system. For this project in Coeur d’Alene, two 80 gallon water heaters were installed to increase capacity and…
A homeowner in Spokane Valley contacted us after discovering their water heater had started leaking. Water heater leaks are often an early warning sign of a more serious problem, and in this case inspection revealed that the tank had ruptured. Once a water heater tank fails, replacement is typically the safest solution. A ruptured tank…
Descaler Installation for a Commercial Building in Post Falls We recently installed a water treatment descaler on an existing tankless water heater at a commercial building in Post Falls. Tankless systems are efficient, but they are especially vulnerable to mineral buildup over time, particularly in areas with hard water. Without proper maintenance, scale accumulation can…
We recently completed the installation of a new commercial water heater at a property in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The existing unit had reached the end of its service life and was no longer operating reliably under daily demand. Replacing commercial-grade equipment requires more than simply setting a new unit in place. Proper installation involves verifying…
This video shows what happens when sediment is allowed to build up inside a water heater for too long. At this Hayden, Idaho home, heavy mineral accumulation had settled at the bottom of the tank and ultimately destroyed the previous unit. When we drained the system, a significant amount of sediment flushed out. The buildup…
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