Water supply is the first question we ask on a Purdy job. A mix of small community water systems and private wells. Peninsula Light Company and Washington Water Service both have systems in the Purdy and Gig Harbor North area, and the shoreline and upland lots off Goodnough and Purdy Drive include many individual wells. From our shop in Port Orchard, Purdy is about 20 minutes from Port Orchard down Highway 16, the closest Pierce County stop we have; we schedule it alongside nearby stops so windows stay tight.
Why water heater repair is a little different in Purdy
For Purdy rentals and vacation homes, we coordinate with tenants or property managers, repair the heater, and send the invoice and photos to the owner. Hot water back the same day keeps everyone happy.
Where the drains end up matters just as much. Residential Purdy is almost entirely on septic. The businesses along the shoreline and Peninsula High School connect to the Gig Harbor sewer line, but homes do not. The Burley Lagoon watershed has thousands of septic systems, which is why the lagoon's shellfish beds are watched so closely.
Local conditions that affect water heater repair in Purdy
Local conditions shape the work. In Purdy: Galvanized supply lines in 1950s and 60s cabins choking flow
Purdy homes on a pressure reducing valve or with a check valve at the meter need an expansion tank, and many were installed without one. A relief valve that drips after showers is the sign, and the fix is small.
In Purdy specifically, one issue comes up more than most: Septic effluent pumps and alarms on low shoreline lots around Burley Lagoon
Garage and crawlspace heaters in Purdy get cold in winter and run harder. Thermostats, elements and pilots on those units fail a little sooner, and most of those failures are quick repairs.
Signs Purdy homeowners call us for water heater repair
Worth a call
- No hot water at any fixture, or water that is only lukewarm
- Hot water runs out in a few minutes when it used to last
- The pilot light goes out and will not stay lit
- Water pooling at the base of the heater
- The relief valve drips or spits after a shower
How we handle water heater repair in Purdy
Here is how it runs when we come to Purdy for water heater repair: a few questions on the phone, diagnose with instruments, flat price before the repair, repair with parts from the truck, then test and set the temperature. Nothing is started until you have approved a flat price.
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Purdy neighborhoods and areas we serve
Burley-Olalla boundary area, Highway 302 corridor toward Wauna and the streets between them see us regularly, as do the properties near Burley Lagoon and Peninsula High School. If you are in Purdy, you are covered.
Water Heater Repair questions from Purdy
Will you tell me if my Purdy water heater is not worth repairing?
Yes, and we show you why. A leaking tank cannot be repaired. An old unit with an expensive failed part gets both a repair price and a replacement price so you can compare.
Do you repair tankless water heaters in Purdy?
Yes. We service Rinnai and other major brands, read the error history, and descale or repair as needed.
Is there a charge to diagnose my Purdy water heater?
The diagnosis is part of the repair price you approve. If it turns out to be something simple we sometimes do not charge at all, and we always tell you the price before the work.
My Purdy water heater is on well water and rumbles. Can it be fixed?
Often. Rumbling is sediment on the tank bottom. If it flushes out, the heater has life left. If it is baked solid, we tell you so you can plan the replacement on your schedule.
Can you come out today for no hot water?
Usually. No hot water and leaking heaters are scheduled ahead of routine work, with evening and weekend options when needed. Call (360) 812-1124 and we will give you an honest window.
We bring the same equipment to Purdy that we use at home in Kitsap: sectional and drum machines, a push camera with a monitor, our own hydro jetting truck, and a van stocked for the common repairs.