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Tankless vs. Storage Tank Water Heaters: What’s Best for Large Families?

by | Dec 31, 2025

Table of Contents The Pacific Northwest "Delta T" Factor: Why Your Water Heater Works Harder Her ...

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The Hidden Dangers of Galvanized Steel Pipes in Older Pacific Northwest Homes

by | Dec 31, 2025

Table of Contents The Rise and Fall of Galvanized Steel Plumbing Tuberculation: The Silent Plu ...

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Unexplained High Water Bill? Here’s How to Troubleshoot a Hidden Leak

by | Dec 31, 2025

Table of Contents A Dripping Faucet Doesn't Sound Expensive—Until You Do the Math How to Use You ...

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Vancouver & Portland Tap Water: Do You Need a Whole-Home Water Filtration System?

by | Dec 31, 2025

Table of Contents Portland's Soft Water vs. Vancouver's Mineral-Rich Groundwater: Why Location D ...

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The Importance of Drainage Part Two: Sink Drains

by | Nov 26, 2019

In our last blog, Sarkinen Plumbing looked at what to do about problems with bathtub drainage. Fo ...

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The Importance of Drainage Part One: Bathtub Drains

by | Nov 12, 2019

Are you tired of slow-draining bathtubs interfering with your morning shower? If so, you may need ...

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Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts

by | Nov 05, 2019

Preventing a Broken Garbage Disposal Clogged drains can quickly become an expensive nightmare that r ...

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What to Do When It Comes to Emergency Plumbing

by | Oct 22, 2019

Finding yourself in an emergency plumbing situation is not fun for anybody. Yet when it comes to flo ...

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When and Why Should I Repipe My Home?

by | Oct 15, 2019

If your home has never been remodeled and it was built back in the 1970s it’s probably time to rep ...

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What to Look for When Buying a Plunger

by | Oct 08, 2019

Plungers: almost all homeowners have them, but rarely do we think about their level of quality. Thes ...

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Sarkinen Plumbing

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9502 NE 72nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665

Phone: 360-369-3586

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