Quick facts: Washington
- What it is
- Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors association, since 1883
- Membership
- Local, state and national levels
- Washington
- PHCC of Washington, Renton
- Benefits
- Education and training, industry resources, advocacy
- Dues
- Through your local chapter
Fees, rules and rates change, often on July 1 and January 1. Verify every item with the responsible agency before you rely on it.
Short answer: PHCC is the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors association, offering education and training, industry resources, advocacy and networking. Contractors join at the local, state and national levels, and Washington has a chapter, PHCC of Washington, in Renton. It is a strong complement to Contractor Lane Operator: PHCC for the industry and people, Operator for your day-to-day system.
Updated October 12, 2026. Requirements and fees change; confirm with the agency named on this page.
PHCC and Contractor Lane Operator: what each gives you
| What you get | Contractor Lane Operator | PHCC |
|---|---|---|
| Online, any time | Yes | Not listed on their site |
| Business audit with a step-by-step plan | Yes | Not listed on their site |
| Team training modules with quizzes | Yes, 79 modules | Not listed on their site |
| Deadline reminders | Yes | Not listed on their site |
| In-person networking | No | Yes |
| Industry advocacy | No | Yes |
| Referrals from members | No | Not listed on their site |
| Cost | $79/month | Dues through your chapter |
PHCC column from its own published pages, checked October 13, 2026. "Not listed" means we did not find it there. Most owners use both: the group for people, Operator for the system.
If you are a plumbing or HVAC contractor, PHCC is the trade association you will hear about first. In its own words:
- Members get "education and training, industry resources, advocacy" and networking.
- "Our federation-based membership structure has contractors join at each level" (local, state and national).
PHCC in Washington
PHCC's 2026 chapter directory lists PHCC of Washington in Renton. Contact the chapter for dues and events, or PHCC national at [email protected] or 800-533-7694.
Using PHCC and Contractor Lane together
PHCC gives you the industry: training, advocacy and other owners. Operator gives you the system for your own shop between meetings: the audit, pricing, team training and an online mentor, for $79 a month. Bring your Operator audit to a chapter meeting and ask other owners how they solved the same gaps.
See also trade associations and networking groups for Washington contractors.
Checked October 13, 2026 against the company's own published pages. Confirm current plans and prices with them.
This page describes other organizations only from what they publish about themselves. It is not a review and makes no claim about their quality. Contractor Lane is not affiliated with them.
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Common questions
Is there a PHCC chapter in Washington?
PHCC's 2026 chapter directory lists PHCC of Washington in Renton.
Can I use PHCC and Contractor Lane Operator together?
Yes. PHCC is the trade association for training, advocacy and networking; Operator is the online system and mentor for running your shop.
Sources
Official pages checked on 2026-10-12.