Dillon Plumbing

Dillon Plumbing Serving the Treasure Valley since 1960 with reliable, skilled, and affordable plumbing solutions. At Dillon Plumbing, “We Believe Trust Is A Craft.”

In 1960 Lloyd Dillon started a plumbing company in Nampa Idaho. Lloyd eventually passed the business on to his son John. John ran the company for almost 20 years before he sadly passed away on a job in 1992. After a year of running the business John's wife Myrna sold the business to Tobi Wilson. Tobi continued to build upon the legacy that the Dillon's created to become the trusted hometown plumbe

r that the community relied upon. Since that time Dillon and it's employees have helped thousands of customers with the type of service that not only does the plumbing but get's to know the person as well. We have served generations of families, installed and repaired the plumbing systems of countless homes and businesses. Today the Dillon Plumbing company has carried on it's tradition of being the local plumber that people trust and can rely on. Have a problem, need work done, just give us a call and we would be honored to help.

A customer in Meridian asked us last week which water heater to buy. Our answer started with three questions, and none o...
08/24/2026

A customer in Meridian asked us last week which water heater to buy. Our answer started with three questions, and none of them were about price.

Do you already have a gas line running to the unit? Where is the heater going to live? And how much hot water does your household actually burn through in a morning?

Those three answers matter more than any spec sheet. Gas water heaters are usually cheaper to run and recover faster, which makes them a strong fit for homes with existing gas service and a big hot-water appetite. But they need proper venting, and retrofitting that into a home without gas can wipe out the savings fast.

Electric units are simpler to install and don't need a gas line at all. If you have the right space for a heat-pump model, you can also qualify for utility rebates that take a real bite out of the upfront cost. They pull double duty in a garage or utility room with room to breathe.

Neither one is universally better. It comes down to your setup, your energy costs, and where the unit lives. If you're weighing a replacement and want a straight answer for your specific home, give us a call. We've been doing this in the Treasure Valley since 1960, and we'll tell you what actually fits.

Treasure Valley water is some of the hardest in the region, and most homeowners have no idea what that quietly does to t...
08/21/2026

Treasure Valley water is some of the hardest in the region, and most homeowners have no idea what that quietly does to the pipes and appliances inside their walls.

From Meridian to Boise to Nampa, the same mineral load is building up in fixtures, coating the inside of water heaters, and shortening the life of equipment years before anyone notices a problem.

Three things worth knowing:

1. Hard water leaves mineral buildup in pipes and fixtures faster than softer-water areas, so performance drops before anything looks wrong.

2. Sediment settles at the bottom of your water heater and acts like insulation between the burner and the water. A tank that used to recover in 30 minutes can start taking twice as long, and most folks blame the heater instead of the buildup.

3. Several tankless water heater manufacturers require softened water to keep the warranty valid. If the unit fails and your water is untreated, the claim can be denied. It's in the fine print, and in a valley like ours, it matters.

Knowing what's in your water is the first step to protecting what's in your home. If you're wondering how your setup is holding up, give us a call. We've been looking after Treasure Valley plumbing since 1960.

Skipping a permit on a water heater install can void your homeowner's insurance. Most people find that out the hard way,...
08/19/2026

Skipping a permit on a water heater install can void your homeowner's insurance. Most people find that out the hard way, usually after a leak, a claim, and a very long phone call with their carrier.

A permit is not paperwork for the sake of paperwork. It means a licensed plumber installed the unit to code, and a third-party inspector signed off that it was done right. If your house ever changes hands, or something goes wrong years down the road, that record protects you.

Here is what a legitimate water heater install should include in the Treasure Valley:

A licensed plumber on the job, not a helper working alone.
A permit pulled with your local jurisdiction when required.
Installation to current code, including seismic strapping, expansion tank, and proper venting.
An inspection scheduled and passed before the job is called done.

From our water heater page: "When a permit is required by your local jurisdiction, we pull it, install to code, and meet the inspector so you don't have to think about it." That has been the standard here since 1960, from Boise to Kuna to Emmett.

If a bid comes in unusually low and the permit is missing from the paperwork, ask why. A real answer should be easy to give.

Most homeowners assume their water heater will last about 15 years. In the Treasure Valley, the real number is closer to...
08/17/2026

Most homeowners assume their water heater will last about 15 years. In the Treasure Valley, the real number is closer to 8.

The reason sits at the bottom of your tank: sediment. Our valley water carries a heavy load of minerals, and every time your heater runs, some of those minerals settle out and harden into a crusty layer on the tank floor.

That layer forces your heater to work harder to push heat through it. The metal above it overheats. The efficiency drops. And the clock on the whole unit starts ticking faster.

From Meridian to Nampa to the Boise foothills, we see the same story on service calls. A homeowner expects another five or six good years, and the tank has already been quietly cooking itself for a decade.

A yearly flush is the simplest thing you can do to close that gap. It takes under an hour, costs a fraction of a replacement, and can add years back to a unit you already own.

If your heater is making popping or rumbling sounds, running out of hot water faster than it used to, or you honestly cannot remember the last time it was flushed, give us a call. We have been helping Treasure Valley homes stay in hot water since 1960.

Morning shower or evening shower. Pick a side.Team Morning swears by the wake-up jolt after a night of Idaho heat and a ...
08/14/2026

Morning shower or evening shower. Pick a side.

Team Morning swears by the wake-up jolt after a night of Idaho heat and a house full of open windows. Team Evening insists on rinsing off the yard work, the river dust, and the sunscreen before hitting the sheets.

Both camps have one thing in common: hot water that shows up when you turn the handle. Nobody wins the debate if the shower runs cold in Nampa at 6 a.m. or lukewarm in Meridian at 10 p.m.

A healthy water heater should give you a steady, predictable shower whenever your routine calls for it. If yours is taking longer to warm up, running out halfway through, or making noises it did not use to make, it is trying to tell you something.

We have been keeping Treasure Valley homes in hot water since 1960. Whichever side you are on, we will make sure the water is ready when you are.

So settle it in the comments: morning or evening?

A family in Meridian upgraded from a 40-gallon water heater to a 50-gallon one. They still ran out of hot water by the s...
08/14/2026

A family in Meridian upgraded from a 40-gallon water heater to a 50-gallon one. They still ran out of hot water by the second shower.

The tank size wasn't the problem. Sediment was.

Treasure Valley water is hard, and over the years mineral deposits settle at the bottom of your water heater. That layer takes up space where hot water used to live. A 50-gallon tank caked with sediment can perform like a 38-gallon one. You paid for 50, but you're only getting 38.

Before you spend money sizing up, try two things first. Flush the tank to clear out the buildup, and check the dip tube (the small pipe that sends cold water to the bottom so it can heat properly). A cracked or shortened dip tube mixes cold water into your hot supply, which feels exactly like running out too soon.

Nine times out of ten, the hot water you're missing is already in there. It's just buried under a decade of Idaho minerals.

If your showers keep going cold, give us a call before you go shopping for a bigger tank. We'll take a look first.

08/14/2026

🚧 New Construction Underway at Jug Mountain Ranch 🏔️🔧

Dillon Plumbing is currently working on a new construction project at Jug Mountain Ranch in McCall, Idaho.

Our team is in the middle of the plumbing rough-in, getting everything set behind the walls before the next stages of construction move forward. From the rough-in to the finished fixtures, it’s all about making sure things are done right from the start.

🚿 Stay tuned for the full walkthrough once the plumbing is complete — we’ll share more as the project comes together.

A water heater replacement takes a few hours. The decisions made in those hours affect your hot water, your energy bill,...
08/12/2026

A water heater replacement takes a few hours. The decisions made in those hours affect your hot water, your energy bill, and your warranty for the next decade.

That's a lot riding on one afternoon. So you have every right to ask questions, and any good plumber should welcome them.

Here's what you can rightfully expect from any water heater install in the Treasure Valley, whether you call us in Boise, someone in Meridian, or a company out of Nampa:

A written estimate before any work begins. A clear explanation of the size unit being recommended and why that size fits your home. Confirmation about whether a permit is required (spoiler: it usually is). An honest conversation about how our hard water affects the warranty. A finished install that meets code, not just one that "works." And a walk-through of the new unit before the plumber packs up the van.

None of that is asking too much. It's the baseline we've held ourselves to since 1960, and it's the baseline you should hold anyone to. Print this list. Bring it to your next quote. Any installer worth hiring will nod along and answer every single question.

A new water heater runs most Treasure Valley homeowners $800 to $1,500. Before you spend a dollar, there are three thing...
08/10/2026

A new water heater runs most Treasure Valley homeowners $800 to $1,500. Before you spend a dollar, there are three things worth doing first, in this exact order.

Step 1: Diagnose before you replace. A noisy tank might just need a flush. Cold water sneaking into your hot side could be a failed dip tube, not a dead unit. A proper inspection tells you which one before any money changes hands.

Step 2: Size it for your actual household. Number of people, number of bathrooms, peak-hour demand. Most homes from Meridian to Nampa land at 40 or 50 gallons. If you're eyeing tankless, our cold winter inlet water changes the math.

Step 3: Know what install day covers. Permit pulled, inspector met, code updates handled, written estimate in your hand before work starts. Gas, electric, and heat pump each carry different running costs, so the right unit for your neighbor may not be right for you.

Swipe through for the full breakdown. Serving Treasure Valley homeowners since 1960.

Running out of hot water faster than you used to? Your water heater might not be dying. A small plastic pipe inside it m...
08/07/2026

Running out of hot water faster than you used to? Your water heater might not be dying. A small plastic pipe inside it might be.

It's called a dip tube. Its whole job is to carry cold water down to the bottom of the tank so the hot water can stay where it belongs, up top, ready for your shower. When the dip tube cracks or breaks off, cold water dumps in at the top and mixes with the hot. Suddenly a 15-minute shower becomes a 5-minute one.

This is one of the three most common reasons we see for hot water running out early, right alongside a failing heating element and heavy sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank. All three show up on repair quotes, and all three sound scarier than they are.

The good news for Treasure Valley homeowners: a dip tube replacement is a straightforward fix, not a full water heater replacement. If someone hands you a quote for a new tank when the symptoms point to a dip tube, ask questions. A good plumber should be able to walk you through exactly what failed and why.

That's the whole point of posts like this. The more you know what's inside your tank, the harder it is for anyone to sell you something you don't need.

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605 East Hawaii Avenue
Nampa, ID
83686

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