Trusted Plumbing and Heating lands two Seattle Times Best in the PNW nominations

Trusted Plumbing and Heating, a Renton plumbing and HVAC company, was nominated for The Seattle Times’ 2026 Best in the PNW in both Plumbing Services and Heat & Air Company. Community voting runs through June 26, with winners set to be announced in September.

Why it matters: - The two nominations put a Renton home-services business in front of Greater Seattle voters during a regional competition that can strengthen local brand recognition. - A win could help Trusted Plumbing and Heating stand out in two high-demand categories: plumbing and HVAC. - The company was nominated last year and did not win, making this year’s vote a second chance for broader community validation.

What happened: - Trusted Plumbing and Heating was nominated for The Seattle Times’ 2026 Best in the PNW awards in both Plumbing Services and Heat & Air Company. - The company is based in Renton and serves homeowners and businesses across the South Sound and greater Seattle area. - Jim Cunningham, the owner, said the company was grateful for the nominations and said the team tries to do right by customers.

The details: - The Seattle Times runs the Best in the PNW competition every year. - The contest draws thousands of votes across dozens of categories. - Trusted Plumbing and Heating has been in business for more than a decade. - The company employs licensed plumbers and HVAC technicians at its Renton office. - Services include water heater repairs, full home repiping, plumbing repairs, HVAC installations, maintenance and emergency service. - The company says transparent pricing and quick response times have helped build its reputation. - Community members can vote once per day through June 26. - Winners will be announced in September. - More information about the contest is available in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW voting process.

Between the lines: - Two-category nominations suggest the company is being recognized for both plumbing and heating and cooling work, not just one service line. - The voting format makes local customer support a direct factor in whether a nominee converts recognition into a win. - The company’s emphasis on speed, pricing transparency and emergency service points to the competitive pressures in residential repair markets.

What’s next: - Greater Seattle residents can continue voting once per day until June 26. - The Seattle Times will announce the winners in September. - Trusted Plumbing and Heating will be looking to turn the nominations into a first-place finish after missing out last year.