HVAC Installation and Replacement Cost in Washington State [2025]
If you’re planning to install or replace an HVAC system in 2025, one of the first questions you’ll have is: How much does it cost? On average, the cost to install a new HVAC system with ductwork is between $7,000 to $16,000 and the cost to replace an existing system runs $5,000–$11,000. If you’re looking […]
Water Heater Installation Guide for New Homeowners in Olympia, WA
Water heaters should be installed in a dry, accessible area like a garage, basement, or utility room. The location must allow proper ventilation and meet Washington state codes. If you’re a new homeowner and don’t know the basics of water heater installation, including how to do it, where it should go, and how much it […]
What Happens During Water Heater Maintenance?
We’ve written before about the benefits of water heater maintenance, and how you should schedule it at least once a year. We’ve never really gone into detail about what goes on during a water heater maintenance appointment, though. The full procedure is long and, to be honest, rather boring. However, there are some aspects of […]
How Your Water Heater Prevents Itself From Rusting
Any system that deals with large amounts of water must eventually deal with the problem of rust. With the amount of water that water heaters deal with on a regular basis, it’s a wonder that they last longer than a couple of years before rusting into a scrap pile. Why don’t they, though? What causes […]
What You Need to Know about Your Anode Rod
Rust is the bane of any system that deals with water, with the risk being greater the more water the system handles. Considering that your water heater deals with water constantly, from the time it’s installed onward, rust should be pretty much inevitable. However, if properly maintained your water heater will likely never have to […]
What Happens During a Water Heater Maintenance Appointment?
Water heaters are placed under a pretty significant amount of stress from the time they are installed to the time they are replaced. You may not use your HVAC systems every day, but you almost certainly use hot water on a daily basis. That means that water heater maintenance is arguably the most important type […]
