Trusted Plumbing & Heating Blog

Renton has a lot of historic neighborhoods and homes which means plumbing issues can be expected. When plumbing emergencies strike, it’s natural to feel a sense of urgency to resolve the issue quickly. While DIY fixes may seem tempting, there are compelling reasons why calling a professional plumber here in the Renton, WA area is […]

The arrival of Fall doesn’t just signal the changing colors of the leaves or the end of Summer. With July and August normally being the driest months in Washington, Fall is the beginning of the rainy season and typically when the temperatures start to drop. Before it starts to get wetter and colder outside is

Almost 100 gallons of cooking oil was dumped in Renton’s Black River, requiring the Washington Department of Ecology to oversee a widespread clean up of the impacted area. Though cooking oil is non toxic, the damage it caused was extensive to the local wildlife and ecosystem. Oil floats on top of the water and blocks

Seattle is known for its long, evolving history, including rebuilding after a devastating city-wide fire. Although Seattle and surrounding areas such as Renton, Kent, Bellevue, Kirkland, etc. don’t reach back to the Middle Ages, it is still interesting to understand how plumbing evolved. In the modern world, we often take the conveniences of plumbing for

The last few years has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events all over the United States. Heat waves, heavy rainfall, and hurricanes are continually growing stronger and their impact has caused damage both physically and economically. September is Ready in Renton month, and during this month the city puts

As human beings, we make mistakes all the time. Most of the time they’re tiny and insignificant, but every once in a while we do something by accident that can make us want to pull our hair out in frustration. Maybe you accidentally forgot to turn the water off in the bathtub and it overflowed

As proud local business owners in Renton, we at Trusted Plumbing & Heating recently joined the Renton Chamber of Commerce. In order to best serve our community and enhance the plumbing services that we provide, we are doing our part to give back and strengthen the foundation of this city we call home. As members of

The Cemetery Pond Wetland Protection and Restoration project is currently underway for Cemetery Pond, a protected wetland in East Renton. Over the years, increased filling at the Cemetery Pond wetland has led to approximately two acres of the wetland being filled with soil and other materials. Filling increases stormwater runoff and sediment and pollution runoff

In an effort to implement more programs about household hazardous waste, the city of Renton has accepted over $70,000 in grant funding from King County’s Hazardous Waste Management Program. The majority of this funding will go towards reducing the risks of chemical exposure to residents and the environment from used motor oil and oil filters,

With the arrival of August, Renton and the rest of Western Washington are enjoying the sunny days and warm summer nights. While many people enjoy the heat and are happy to spend time in the sun, like many things in life, moderation is always best. Temperatures have been steadily increasing over the past few years