Reliable Water Heater Service from a Local Expert
No hot water is never just an inconvenience — it disrupts your entire household or business operation. Whether your water heater is making strange noises, leaking, taking forever to recover, or has simply stopped working, Reecebo Plumbing responds quickly and gives you a straight answer about what needs to happen and why.
With over 26 years of plumbing experience in Arlington, WA and surrounding communities, Reece has serviced, repaired, and replaced hundreds of water heaters — traditional tank units and modern tankless systems. He works on gas and electric units for both residential and commercial applications.
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Attention
- No hot water or inconsistent temperatures
- Rumbling, popping, or banging sounds
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Water pooling around the base of the unit
- Hot water runs out unusually fast
- Unit is 10+ years old with declining performance
- Pilot light keeps going out (gas units)
- Smell of rotten eggs near the unit
If you're seeing any of these signs, don't wait — small water heater problems can escalate quickly. Call Reecebo Plumbing for a fast diagnosis.
Water Heater Repair
Not every water heater problem requires full replacement. Many issues — a failed thermostat, a burned-out heating element, a faulty pressure relief valve, or a stuck dip tube — can be repaired efficiently at significantly less cost than a new unit. Reece will give you an honest assessment of whether repair or replacement is the smarter investment for your situation.
Common Repairs We Perform:
- Thermostat replacement (gas & electric)
- Heating element replacement
- Pressure relief valve replacement
- Pilot light and igniter issues
- Anode rod replacement
- Dip tube replacement
- Gas valve and burner assembly repair
- Flushing sediment buildup from tank
If your unit is over 10–12 years old and facing a major repair, Reece will be upfront: sometimes replacement is the better long-term value. He'll give you both options so you can make an informed decision.
Water Heater Replacement & Installation
When it's time for a new water heater, getting the right unit — properly sized and correctly installed — makes all the difference. An undersized unit means cold showers. An oversized one wastes energy every month. Reece helps you choose the right type and capacity for your home or business, then installs it safely to code with all required permits.
What's Included in Our Installation:
- Proper sizing assessment for your household or business demand
- Safe removal and disposal of old unit
- Installation to current WA State code
- Seismic strapping where required
- Proper venting and gas or electrical connections
- Pressure relief valve and expansion tank as needed
- Full operational test before leaving
- Permit coordination as required
Types of Units We Install:
Most common type for WA homes. Fast recovery, reliable performance, lower operating cost than electric in most cases.
Good option where gas isn't available. Easy installation, no venting required, reliable performance.
On-demand hot water, energy savings, longer lifespan, and compact footprint. See Tankless section below.
High-capacity units for commercial businesses, multi-unit properties, and industrial applications.
Tankless Water Heater Installation & Service
Tankless water heaters — also called on-demand or instantaneous water heaters — heat water only when you need it, eliminating standby heat loss and delivering a continuous supply of hot water. For many Arlington-area homeowners and businesses, switching to tankless is one of the smartest plumbing upgrades available.
Benefits of Going Tankless:
- Endless hot water — never run out mid-shower
- Energy savings — only heats water when needed
- Longer lifespan — 20+ years vs. 10–12 for tank units
- Space savings — wall-mounted, compact footprint
- Cleaner water — no tank to accumulate sediment
- Rebates available — check utility incentives for efficient units
What Tankless Installation Requires:
Tankless water heaters have specific installation requirements that not every plumber handles correctly. Reece addresses all of these properly:
- Correct BTU sizing for your home's demand and flow rate
- Proper gas line sizing — many homes need a gas line upgrade
- Dedicated venting with approved materials and routing
- Water softener or descaling system if needed for hard water
- Proper condensate drainage for condensing units
- Code compliance and permitting
Not every home is ready for tankless without upgrades. Reece will give you an honest assessment of what's involved for your specific situation — no pressure to upgrade if the timing or costs don't make sense for you.
Tankless Service & Maintenance:
Tankless units need periodic descaling and maintenance to perform well long-term — especially in areas with harder water. Reece provides tankless water heater maintenance, descaling, and component repair for existing units.
Commercial Water Heater Service
Businesses need reliable hot water — restaurants, salons, laundromats, multi-family buildings, offices, and commercial facilities all depend on properly sized, well-maintained water heating systems. Reece services and installs commercial water heaters including high-capacity tank units, commercial tankless systems, and recirculating hot water setups.
- High-capacity commercial water heater installation
- Commercial tankless system design and installation
- Hot water recirculation system service
- Emergency commercial water heater repair
- Preventive maintenance programs for commercial properties
Water Heater Problem in Arlington, WA?
Call Reecebo Plumbing for fast response, honest diagnosis, and quality installation. Serving Snohomish & Skagit County.