Plumber in Alaska | Professional Plumbing Services

A standard tank water heater typically lasts between 8 and 12 years, depending on the hardness of your water and whether you perform annual maintenance (like flushing the tank and replacing the anode rod). If your tank is over a decade old and needs a major repair, replacement is usually the most cost-effective option.

A traditional tank water heater stores 40-50 gallons of water and constantly uses energy to keep it hot 24/7. A tankless water heater only heats water on demand as it flows through the unit. Tankless units save energy, take up much less space, and provide an endless supply of hot water.

Low water pressure can be caused by a variety of issues, including a failing pressure reducing valve (PRV), hard water scale buildup inside your pipes, or a hidden leak in your main water line. It's best to have a licensed plumber inspect the system to pinpoint the exact cause rather than guessing.

No, we use a strict flat-rate pricing model. After diagnosing the issue, we provide you with a written, guaranteed price to fix it. Whether the job takes two hours or five hours, you never pay a penny more than the quoted price. We believe in total transparency.

Yes. Tree roots constantly seek moisture and nutrients. They find microscopic cracks in older clay or cast-iron sewer lines and force their way inside. Once inside, they grow rapidly, causing severe blockages and eventually crushing the pipe. We use high-definition cameras to inspect lines and hydro-jetting to obliterate root masses.

A rotten egg (sulfur) smell is usually caused by anaerobic bacteria reacting with the magnesium or aluminum anode rod inside your water heater. We can flush the tank, sanitize the system, and replace the standard anode rod with a zinc-aluminum rod, which typically eliminates the odor permanently.

We strongly advise against using liquid chemical drain cleaners. They rely on caustic chemical reactions that generate intense heat. In older homes, this can melt plastic pipes or accelerate corrosion in cast iron and copper lines. Furthermore, they rarely clear the entire blockage. We use professional snaking and hydro-jetting instead.