Water heater replacement. Completed in 3 days.
75-gallon gas water heater + recirculation pump Completed July 2026
Watch the project story.
Illustrated recap
Product images and app screens are references, not footage from this home. The exact installed heater model has not been verified.
In Bellevue, part of the Seattle Metropolitan area, a homeowner went from AI quote to a completed water heater and pump replacement in three calendar days. Pricing review, installation by a network pro, support, sign-off and payments stayed together on FixerUp.
Fixa · Your AI bot inside the FixerUp app
You shouldn’t have to
chase every answer.
A leaking water heater is stressful enough. Fixa is the AI bot inside the FixerUp app. It helps you understand the issue, organize the details, and ask questions as the work moves forward. When you need a person, Fixa helps bring in your pro or a FixerUp team member to follow up.
Coordinating it yourself
Another call.
Another wait.
Your pro may be on a job when you call. You may have to wait for a callback, repeat the details, and follow up again when a new question comes up.
- Waiting for a callback
- Explaining the context
- Following up yourself
With Fixa + FixerUp
A place to ask.
A team to follow up.
Fixa gathers your question and project details, and answers what it can. FixerUp coordinates the questions that need support or your pro, so you have help keeping the conversation moving.
- Context gathered
- Right person involved
- Follow-up coordinated
A pro can be busy working on-site. FixerUp gives you a place to bring the question and help coordinating the next response.
How Fixa helped in this project
From the first leak to the questions along the way.
- 01
Make sense of the leak.
The homeowner started by describing the leak to Fixa. It helped explain the concern and gather the information needed for professional assessment.
For the homeowner
A clearer understanding of what to explain and why the issue needed attention. - 02
Get the request moving.
The homeowner submitted the need through FixerUp. Fixa gathered the project details and timing needs, helping FixerUp coordinate with an available pro.
For the homeowner
Help turning an urgent concern into a service request and an appointment. - 03
Keep installation questions moving.
Fixa collected follow-up questions, answered what it could, and helped coordinate with support or the pro when a human answer was needed.
For the homeowner
A place to ask and help following up, instead of coordinating every exchange alone.
When the answer needs a person
Your question has
a next step.
Fixa helps explain and organize. FixerUp support coordinates the follow-up. Your pro confirms installation details and answers questions that need professional judgment.
Meet the pro behind this project ↘Our response commitments
- Within 1 hour
- Fixa responds to your question with an answer it can provide or a next step for getting the right person involved.
- Within 1 business day
- A reply from the pro for questions that need their input, coordinated by FixerUp.
A first response is not a completed repair or an immediate professional assessment. Pro availability and appointments are confirmed for your project. These are service commitments, not measured response times for this project.
How does Fixa help with a safety concern?
Fixa can explain general concepts, such as the role of a temperature and pressure relief valve, and help gather information for a pro. A relief valve does not establish that a leaking heater is safe. The leak still needs prompt professional assessment; Fixa cannot verify equipment safety remotely.
Start with the problem.
Get help with the next step.
Fixa is inside the FixerUp app.
We currently serve the Seattle Metropolitan area.
From the app to a completed repair
From first request to done.
AI quote to inspection booking
The homeowner used FixerUp’s AI quote to discuss the issue, a proposed solution and an estimated price range. FixerUp coordinated the inspection appointment the same day.
Inspection appointment confirmed
The appointment was confirmed through FixerUp. This records the booking confirmation, not a confirmed on-site inspection date.
Replacement completed
The water heater and recirculation pump replacement was completed as one FixerUp project.
Three calendar days from request to completion, not three days of on-site labor. This is one project’s timeline; availability and scope determine each home’s schedule.
01 / Define the project, then confirm the price
The whole scope.
Reviewed before agreement.
Inspection established what the home needed. FixerUp then reviewed material prices, worked through pricing questions with the pro and finalized the quote. The homeowner completed the final review and signed off in the same app.
No change order after the agreement was reported for this project. The final invoice and payment matched the agreed total.
Remove and recycle the old water heater
Removal and recycling were included in the agreed work.
Supply and install the new water heater
A Rheem 75-gallon gas water heater. The exact installed model has not been verified.
Replace the recirculation pump
A Taco 007-SF5 stainless steel flanged cartridge circulator, rated 125 PSI and 115V, with associated temperature control.
Install the expansion tank and connections
The expansion tank, valves, connectors and pipework listed in the material breakdown.
02 / A FixerUp project, delivered by our network
Your project on FixerUp.
Our network behind it.
FixerUp manages the project experience. Installation is delivered by the network pro. Scope, pricing, questions and completion stay together on one platform.
See the full FixerUp process · 9 steps
- 01
Issue understanding
Tell FixerUp what is happening.
- 02
Scope
Define the work and materials.
- 03
Pricing
FixerUp verifies and finalizes the quote.
- 04
Dispute coordination
Resolve pricing or scope questions when needed.
- 05
Support & installation
Stay in touch as the pro completes the work.
- 06
Homeowner sign-off
Review and accept the completed work.
- 07
Homeowner payment
Payment is handled on FixerUp.
- 08
Pro payout
FixerUp manages payment to the pro.
- 09
Review
Share your experience in the same app.
The network pro for this project
Precision Plumbing & Heating
The company was already onboarded to the FixerUp network for this project, with Washington contractor history dating back to 2011 and residential and commercial plumbing experience. These details describe the project record; 2011 is not a claimed founding date.
One platform to turn to.
Bring project questions to FixerUp. We coordinate the follow-through and the pro’s response.
See how Fixa and the team follow up ↑Fixa is the AI bot inside the FixerUp app. Learn how it helps with questions and brings in a pro or a team member when needed.
03 / See exactly what was paid
The whole bill.
Down to the fittings.
One labor amount, every material line and the invoiced tax. All amounts are in USD; material prices are billed line totals.
Labor · complete installation
$1,090.00
Installation of the water heater, pump, expansion tank and connections, plus old-heater removal and recycling. Labor is one combined amount, not separate per-task prices.
| Material / recorded description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 75-gallon gas water heaterRheem 75 Gallon Gas Water Heater - 8 year warranty | $1,840.66 |
| Thermal expansion tank2.5" x 5 Thermal Expansion Tank 1/2 NPT | $79.04 |
| Grundfos clip-on aquastatGrundfos 3/4" Clip On Aquastat Kit for UP Series Circulators, 7/8" OD Piping, 85F-105F | $69.62 |
| Taco 007-SF5 recirculation pumpTaco 007-SF5 Stainless Steel Flanged Cartridge Circulator, 125 PSI,115V | $681.73 |
| Spring check valveLL RED-WHITE 233AB 3/4" 200 LB SWT SPRING CHECK VALVE | $40.34 |
| Brass 90° elbow3/4" 90 Deg Elbow 125# Imp Brass Ftg - No Lead | $10.35 |
| Brass male tee3/4" Brass Male Tee Fitting | $11.99 |
| Stainless-steel water heater connector3/4" x 24" S/S Nut x Nut Water Heater Connector | $23.35 |
| Brass pipe nipple3/4" x 6" Standard Brass Pipe Nipple | $26.41 |
| Type L copper tubing3/4" x 10' Type L Hard Copper Tubing Priced per Foot | $37.21 |
| Copper coupling3/4" CxC Dimple Stop Coupling Copper Fitting | $6.00 |
| Copper 90° elbow3/4" CxC 90 Deg Ell Copper Fitting | $8.86 |
The heater’s order description lists an 8-year warranty; the installed unit’s warranty documents determine coverage. This does not establish an installation warranty. The copper-tubing amount is its billed line total.
04 / Close the loop
The handover,
in the homeowner’s ratings.
One homeowner confirmed completion and gave 5 out of 5 in each of these four areas. These are four dimensions of this homeowner’s experience, not four independent reviews.
5 / 5
Communication
5 / 5
Cleanup
5 / 5
Walkthrough at handover
5 / 5
Protection of the space
Planning a similar project?
Water heater questions,
answered.
How much did this water heater and pump replacement in Bellevue cost?
This Bellevue 98004 project, completed in July 2026, cost $4,119.26 USD including tax: $1,090.00 for labor, $2,835.56 for materials and $193.70 in invoiced tax. The processing fee was $0.00.
That total covered the water heater, recirculation pump and complete scope shown here. It is one homeowner’s project price, not an equipment-only price or a standard quote for every home.
What was included in the installation?
The scope included removing and recycling the old water heater, supplying and installing a new Rheem 75-gallon gas water heater, a Taco 007-SF5 recirculation pump and its temperature control, an expansion tank, and the listed valves, connectors and pipework.
The Taco pump’s material line was $681.73. Installation labor was billed as one combined $1,090.00 amount, so the invoice does not give a separate pump-installation labor price.
Is the AI quote the final agreed price?
The AI quote helps establish a proposed solution and an estimated price range. In this project, the inspection then established the equipment and installation requirements. After inspection, FixerUp verified material prices, resolved pricing questions with the pro and finalized the quote.
The homeowner reviewed the final scope and price and signed off in the FixerUp app. The initial AI conversation was not the final price agreement.
Were there any change orders after the price was agreed?
No change order after the agreement was reported for this project. The final invoice and payment matched the agreed $4,119.26 total. This describes this completed project; the scope and price for another home must be reviewed and agreed separately.
Who installed the water heater, and why was this pro chosen?
Precision Plumbing & Heating completed the installation as an already onboarded, vetted and insured pro in the FixerUp network. Its Washington contractor history dates back to 2011, with residential and commercial plumbing experience.
The homeowner’s project, scope, pricing, support and payments stayed on FixerUp.
How long did this project take from request to completion?
This project ran across three calendar days, July 20–22, 2026. The homeowner started through FixerUp’s AI quote on July 20, and FixerUp arranged the inspection appointment that day. The appointment was confirmed on July 21. The water heater and pump replacement was completed on July 22.
July 21 records the booking confirmation, not a confirmed on-site inspection date. This is one project’s timeline; the schedule for another home is confirmed with its scope and pro availability.
How does Fixa help when I need an answer from my pro?
Fixa is the AI bot inside the FixerUp app. It gathers your question and project details, answers what it can and helps bring in a pro or a FixerUp team member when their input is needed. FixerUp coordinates follow-up so you have help keeping the conversation moving.
Fixa responds within 1 hour with an answer it can provide or a next step for getting the right person involved. FixerUp coordinates a pro reply within 1 business day for questions that need the pro. These are service commitments, not measured response times for this project; a first response does not mean the issue is already resolved.
What warranty and permit information should I confirm?
The heater’s order description lists an 8-year warranty. The installed unit’s warranty documents determine coverage; this description does not establish an eight-year installation or workmanship warranty.
This case page does not establish the project’s permit status, permit fees or municipal inspection results. When planning your project, ask FixerUp to confirm the applicable equipment and workmanship coverage and any permit responsibilities in your scope.
I’m looking for water heater replacement in Seattle. How does this Bellevue project help?
Bellevue is part of the Seattle metro area, formally the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metropolitan area in Washington. This installation took place in Bellevue 98004. It gives homeowners in Seattle and the wider metro area a concrete example of the scope, itemized costs and FixerUp process for replacing a 75-gallon gas water heater and recirculation pump.
The $4,119.26 total is this project’s price, rather than a Seattle-wide average or a quote for another home. Your equipment, installation conditions and agreed scope determine your own quote.
To find a plumber for your home, start in the FixerUp app with your address, equipment and issue. FixerUp can then confirm the scope, pricing and pro availability for that location.
How do I start a similar project or ask about water heater maintenance?
Download the FixerUp homeowner app for iPhone or Android. Describe the issue, add your location and equipment details, and use the AI quote conversation to explore the solution and an estimated price range.
If you are considering maintenance rather than replacement, include the heater’s model and what you want checked. Scope and availability can then be confirmed through FixerUp. This case does not establish a fixed maintenance price or a maintenance interval for your unit.
Read the video transcript · English
Water heater replacement. Without the hassle.
This Bellevue homeowner used FixerUp's AI quote to discuss the solution and a price range. FixerUp arranged the inspection.
After inspection, FixerUp verified material prices and finalized the quote for homeowner approval.
Precision Plumbing and Heating. A vetted and insured FixerUp network pro. Installed the water heater and recirculation pump.
The final bill matched the agreement. With no change order.
Questions, scheduling, sign-off, and payments. One project. All through FixerUp.
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