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3 Common Reasons You Have a Clogged Kitchen Sink

Navigating a Clogged Kitchen Sink A clogged kitchen sink is a common household problem, and it can be a nuisance and cause many headaches if not addressed quickly! While it’s best to call an expert plumber to take care of the issue, understanding its causes can also help you to avoid future blockages. In this blog post, our South West …

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The Dangers of Frozen Pipes

The Impact of Frozen Pipes On Your Home During the winter months, frozen pipes can cause various issues and become an expensive disaster for homeowners. Knowing the potential causes and preventative measures can save you a lot of time, money, and aggravation in the long run.  Let’s explore why pipes freeze and what you can do to protect your home …

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5 Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Enough Hot Water

Have you ever gone to take a hot shower only to discover that the water isn’t nearly as warm as it should be? This can be incredibly frustrating, especially if it’s been happening for quite some time.  If your hot water supply is running low and you don’t know why, here are five potential reasons why you’re not getting enough …

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Keep an Ear Out for These Plumbing Noises

It’s common to hear noises from your plumbing system, such as a running toilet for a few seconds after you flush. However, some plumbing noises can signal an issue with your system.  South West Plumbing will be sharing a few noises you should be aware of and what they could mean for your plumbing system.  Banging Banging noises usually occur …

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Common Winter Plumbing Issues

As the winter weather starts to take hold, it’s important to be aware of possible plumbing issuesthat could arise. For example, low temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and burst, leading tocostly repairs. In this blog post, our South West Plumbing team will discuss the most common winter plumbingproblems and how you can prevent them from occurring in your home …

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How to Tell if You Have a Leak

How To Detect a Leak in Your Home Detecting a leak in your home can be tricky and often requires assistance from a professional.However, there are some steps that you can take to try and identify the source of the issue onyour own! Our South West Plumbing team is here to go over a few tips that can help you …

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We’re giving away a FREE tankless water heater!!

We love making you guys happy and, more than that: Making your lives a bit easier! Therefore, South West Plumbing is giving away a FREE tankless water heater from Rinnai. The giveaway takes place on our Facebook and Instagram so head over there to enter. Meanwhile, here are the rules: 1. Follow @SouthWestplumbingseattle on Instagram, or South West Plumbing on …

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A Day in the Life of the Hydro Jetting Team

We tagged along one of our hydro jetting teams, Nate and Leon, on a day in their lives on the job, and WOW, did we learn a LOT.  Hydro jetting is an effective tool that uses tools to push highly pressurized water through your plumbing system. By using the pressure from the water, up to 4000 PSI, it breaks apart …

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What’s in Your Truck with Plumber Evan

In this week’s episode of What’s in Your Truck we meet plumber Evan. He’s one of the more organized plumbers we have on the house; although all our plumbers and technician have their own system. In this video you’ll see Evan showing you his new favorite tool, and go through all the tiny parts that is needed for plumbing. In …

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South West Plumbing Has Moved Offices!

Hi everyone! In case you missed it, South West Plumbing has moved to our new 40,000-square-foot facility across from Ikea in Renton, WA. We are still proudly serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties and wanted to get the word out that we are standing by to assist with any of your home’s plumbing needs.  While we absolutely loved operating out …