Matanuska-Susitna County · Wasilla, AK
Plumbers in Wasilla, AK
Wasilla is in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. About 67,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 26,000 homes, 78% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (50%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Wasilla
99623, 99654
Wasilla homes and their plumbing
Here is how Wasilla's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 36%, 2000 or later 50%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Anchorage are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 36% |
| 2000 or later | 50% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 67,206
- Housing units
- 26,090
- Single-family detached
- 78%
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Heated with utility gas
- 79%
- Heated with electricity
- 8%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 6%
What goes wrong in Wasilla homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
50% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Natural gas in most homes
79% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
36% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Long, hard winters
14% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Alaska winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Wasilla
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Wasilla: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Wasilla at a glance
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna County
- Nearest city pages
- Anchorage
- ZIP codes
- 99623, 99654
Wasilla plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Wasilla?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Wasilla, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 36% from 1980 to 1999 and 50% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (50%).
Who licenses plumbers in Wasilla, AK?
Alaska's Department of Labor and Workforce Development issues plumber certificates of fitness through its Mechanical Inspection section.
Are water heaters in Wasilla usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 79% of homes heating with utility gas, 8% with electricity, 6% with fuel oil. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Wasilla homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Houston (11 mi), Palmer (12 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Wasilla, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Wasilla?
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