A Guide to Hydronic Heating.

Homeowners are always looking for a quiet, energy efficient heating system to keep their home comfortable for the entire family.  Hydronic heating systems use water to move heat from where it is produced to where it is needed.  Modern technology allows for the exact comfort settings to be experienced quietly and efficiently.

You have several different options for designing your new radiant system. The basic components of a boiler, liquid, plumbing manifold, tubing, and heat exchanger are the essentials, but there are several ways that this system can be installed and operated. That ranges from tankless water heaters to radiant floors to outdoor hydronic heat.  Consult an expert to see which is right for your particular situation.

In West Los Angeles the right number to call is 310-473-8111.  That is the home of JO-MI plumbing.  They have been serving the plumbing needs of West LA for over 60 years.  Best of all they stay one step ahead of all of the latest technology.  Call them today for more information on Hydronic Heating for your castle.  You’ll be glad you did!

How Can I Save Money On My Water Bill?

The more a toilet flushes, the higher your plumbing bill will be. Utilities are one of the major costs associated with apartment renting. While repairs to the unit and other amenities are frequently the financial responsibility of the building owner, the tenant usually needs to cover his or her own expenses regarding gas, electricity, and water. Plumbing costs can easily escalate if you are not careful with your water usage. Reducing plumbing costs in an apartment requires diligence.

Shower Instead of Bathe

It takes significantly more water to fill up a bathtub than it does to take a shower. You can test the theory by closing the drain to the bathtub while showering and see how much water has built up in the tub when you're done. As a result, baths waste a lot more water and are therefore a lot more expensive than showers are. Limit your bath-taking and only take one five-minute shower a day to reduce water usage and cost.


Flush Less
Two to eight gallons of water are lost on average every time a toilet is flushed, so save water by only flushing the toilet when necessary. While waste should not usually be left sitting in the toilet, urine can be flushed the next time the toilet is used. Saving flushes even once or twice a day can result in savings on your plumbing costs while also helping the environment. According to The Simple Dollar, you can save approximately 2,565 gallons of water annually this way.



Check for Leaks

A dripping faucet can waste hundreds of gallons of water over the course of a month. Annually, these gallons add up to a lot of financial waste. Make sure you shut off each faucet completely when you are done using it. Also be sure to inspect your pipes regularly for water leaks.

Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 for more information or help on saving money and the environment.


Combat The Drought

What can you do to help in the effort against Souther California's drought?

Quite a bit. First, vigilance is key. Only water your lawn for no more than ten minutes at a time no more than 3 times a week. And, make sure to turn the hose off tightly when you are done.

Make sure to spread the word as well. It is imperative that all Souther Californians do their part.

Look around your home and make sure that there isn't and leaks, running water, standing water, or cracks in your pipes.

Call us for more tips on how you can conserve water in this record drought.

Old Company With Modern Tech

For a top notch plumber on Los Angeles' West Side, look no further than JO-MI plumbing. We are a family company who has been proudly serving the area for more than fifty years!




Just because we have been around for fifty years, doesn't mean we aren't cutting edge. In fact, we have all of the latest technology available at our disposal to help service you and your needs.




Our non invasive means of locating damage without having to destroy your home or business is one of our guarantees. We will use a hi power camera attached to a snake to identify the problem and isolate it. In the old days (which we were part of as well) plumbers would have to excavate earth to locate the problem. Not today!




Give us a call today to ring out what JO-Mi plumbing can do for you!

Hydro Jetting Is the Most Effective Way to Clean

There are many ways to clean your sewer line and pipes. But there is only one sure proof way. That is Hydro Jetting. What exactly is Hydro Jetting?

This is the most effective method of completely cleaning the inside of a pipeline. Water is pumped through a nozzle at up to 4000 psi to scour the inside of a pipe, removing roots, scale, grease, dirt, and other obstructions.

If you've checked all faucets and tub or shower spouts for leaks and have found none, the next step is to see if your toilet is leaking. This is done by checking the water level to ensure no water is leaking from the tank through the overflow pipe. The fill valve should only fill the tank to within 1" of the top of the overflow pipe or to the "fill lever" stamped on the inside of the tank. You may have to adjust the fill valve if the water level is too high. Next, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If the water bowl changes color within 15 minutes of the toilet not being used, the toilet is leaking.


Found a leak or have a clog? Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 for assistance with all of your plumbing needs.

Serving L.A.'s West Side For Fifty Plus Years

Jo-Mi plumbing has been serving the West Side since the nineteen fifties. Think about that...
We've been rodding lines and unclogging toilets since James Dean wasn't just an icon but a real person! We have been fixing leaks in Boomtown since Marilyn Monroe was a young Norma Jean Mortenson, getting off the bus in tinsel town with stars in her eyes. We had pipe dreams of our own. Looks like they all came true.

They say Los Angeles is a city with a rich history and a short memory. If there is one mainstay in this ever-changing town, It's Jo-Mi plumbing. We have established ourselves as a family business, like the Corleone- Okay maybe the Nelsons are a better example. But when Godfather won best picture in '72- we were there! When Ozzie and Harriet were weekly fixtures on our televisions, again, we were there!

The point is, Jo-Mi plumbing has been serving the Southland since the golden era of tv and into the technological age. And we have done so with first rate service.
A lot of folks come and go here in L.A, but Jo-Mi is here to stay! Hooray for unclogging Hollywood!

Your Home’s Plumbing Should Be Made With The Most Efficient Copper Piping Available

Is your home more than 20 years old? In Southern California, the answer is generally “yes” as the grid was built long ago. Barring some razed properties that built anew atop of the old. Most Southern California homes are asked to endure only moderate weather conditions but the chance the earth will shake uncontrollably at any given time is a real possibility here.
Your home’s structural integrity can be compromised in even the smallest of tremors. It only behooves you to make sure your home’s plumbing is made with the most efficient copper piping available.

What are the advantages of copper piping?

Any current dwelling being built is going to employ the use of copper piping. The reason being is it is resistant to nearly all harsh conditions. Older pipes are made of galvanized metal, which over time corrode and leak and are no longer capable of servicing your home.

Copper pipes have a life span of 80-100 years. That’s a lifetime of worry free water flow.
Call us today for information on copper refitting. We meet both residential and commercial needs. Don’t spring another leak, go copper!

Commercial And Residential Plumber In West Los Angeles Day And Night.

Do you have a leak? Clog? Low flowing fixtures or a toilet that refuses to flush?
Great! Not for you, for us! We love those problems. No problem is too small or big. At JO-MI plumbing we are dedicated to cleaning up those nasty messes that occur when a sewer system backs up.

Other than the Mario Brothers, we can’t think of anyone more anxious to clean up that muck and mess for you. Any time, day or night. We understand that back-ups and overflows don’t have any regard for what time of day or night they decide to malfunction. When that’s the case, time is of the essence. Our experts will show up expeditiously; unclog, degrease, and un-trap that trapped trap. And it won’t cost you a King’s ransom, either. We offer the most competitive rates in the Southland and have since the Eisenhower administration and plan to for the next 10 presidents and beyond.

So call us today for all of your back-up, sewer drain, clean, and repair. Commercial and residential. Any time, day or night. You have a problem? We’ve got a remedy.

Installing A Water Purification System In Your West LA Home Can Save You Money

How Clean Is Your Water?

Tap water can have a rusty, hard, and otherwise unpleasant aftertaste. If you have this issue installing a home water purification system can help. While minerals in water can be a good thing, in extreme quantities you will notice it in the taste of your water. The presence of residual chemicals from the local water purification plant can also add to the unpleasant taste of water. With a purification system in place in the home, water tastes like it should.

Natural ground water and tap water are not as clean as claimed by water manufacturers. They are usually contaminated with certain natural impurities, such as nitrate, radon, bacteria, arsenic, and other trace metals. Consuming these natural impurities can cause negative effects on your health

Alternatives to purification are costly and detrimental to the environment. Bottled water poses hazards you might not have known about. Bottled water may leak chemicals from the bottle into the water, and then into your body when you drink it. The chemicals in the plastic bottle also end up polluting the environment during manufacturing and after the bottle is discarded. The use of so much plastic is a drain on remaining petroleum sources.

If you are interested in installing a water purification system in your home, give us a call today. Our professionals will ensure quality service and provide you with the clean and healthy water you and your family deserve. Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on water purification systems.

Save Money And The Environment By Switching To A Tankless Water Heater

With Fall in full swing and the holidays around the corner, you'll likely be spending money on presents and holiday preparations. Below are 5 reasons to install a tankless water heater before the holidays.

• A standard water heater uses a lot more energy then a tankless water heater. While your initial investment may be more, you will be saving more money in the long run with a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters can pay for themselves in the savings you'll incur in as little as four years. 

• If you're tired of losing precious space that could be better used storing holiday ornaments, a tankless water heater is the way to go. Tankless heaters take up no floor space because they are affixed to a wall. 

• Standard water heaters are constantly running to keep the water hot, compared to a tankless water heater which only runs when hot water is needed. By switching you're saving money and helping the environment. 

• A tankless water heater can outlive a standard water heater by 5 to 10 years. 

• Imagine piping hot showers for the whole family each morning without being blasted by ice cold water. You won't run out of hot water with a tankless water heater, unlike a standard water heater. 

Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on installing a tankless water heater in your home before the holidays.

Information On Hydronic Heating Systems

Fall is upon us and cooler weather is just around the corner, even for Los Angeles. This means that it's time to think about updating your home's heating efficiency through the use of a hydronic heating system.

Hydronic heating systems use water to move heat from where it is produced to where it is needed. The water within the system is neither the source of the heat nor its destination. The water is only its "conveyor belt." Heat is absorbed by the water at a heat source, conveyed by the water through the distribution piping, and finally released into a heated space by a heat emitter.

Hydronic (liquid) systems are the most popular and cost-effective radiant heating systems for heating-dominated climates. Hydronic radiant floor systems pump heated water from a boiler through tubing laid in a pattern under the floor. The cost of installing a hydronic radiant floor varies by location and depends on the size of the home, the type of installation, the floor covering, remoteness of the site, and the cost of labor.

Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on saving money through the use of a hydronic heating system.

What Steps To Take If A Pipe Bursts In Your Home

The words "plumbing" and "disaster" should not ever be uttered in the same sentence.
If you come across a plumbing problem it implies two things: damage to your property and money out of your pocket.

Here are 3 plumbing disasters you don't ever want to encounter:

1. A backed up toilet overflowing onto your bathroom floor. Can you imagine the mess and stench that this leaves behind? However, if this occurs be sure to call a professional. Tree roots, incorrect plumbing drain inclines, or a foreign object could be the culprit. One thing is for certain, if you ever have a backed up toilet overflow in your home you will definitely do whatever you can to prevent this in the future.

2. Some plumbing problems have absolutely nothing to do with pipes, toilets, or water. Instead, they are connected to "do-it-yourselfers" who break something along the way. This can be anything from breaking tiles when removing a toilet to putting your foot through the ceiling of a lower level room when trying to access piping. If you don't know for certain that you can take care of a plumbing job yourself you must hire a professional.

3. If a pipe bursts, regardless of the reason, you are going to have one big mess on your hands. The faster you can shut off the water supply the better, but even then, some damage is sure to be done. Although there are times when you may not see this coming, if you do, make sure to call an expert plumber sooner rather than later. We know the best ways to cope with a burst pipe. And we can surely, help your situation if the damage has already been done.

Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 for assistance with your plumbing disasters.

Safety Tips For Kitchen Sinks And Garbage Disposals

Summer time fun means more dirty clothes and towels to wash! Be sure to check your washing machine hoses for bulges, leaks, cracks or anything that may compromise the integrity of the water flow. Remember to remove drier lint regularly, it could be a fire hazard if not done. Also, move your machine at least four inches from the wall to prevent hose kinking and damage. Never leave your home while the washer is running. If a flood occurs, timing is of the essence. Washing machine hoses should be replaced approximately every three years.

Be mindful of what you put down your kitchen sink and into your disposal after your cookout. Most disposals are not equipped to handle coarse items such as corn husks, celery, banana peels, and other fibrous or "stringy" foods. The fibrous foods are nearly impossible to break up and can tangle in your disposal. Some other items to stay away from are fats and cooking oils because they form clots in the pipes. It can be detrimental when it solidifies. To help prevent future clogs, run cold water at full pressure for 15 seconds before and after you put anything down the disposal. This will flush it through without causing any fats or oils that did make it down your drain to melt and then solidify on the walls of your pipes. Never put instant stuffing, potato mixes or similar "just-add-water" foods down the drain-they'll create an instant clog when you add water. Just adding water causes expansion.

Save money and energy when you go on vacation. Turn down the temperature of your water heater.

Sewer line backups are common this time of year due to summer rainwater entering sewer pipes via cracks. New tree root growth from the spring can also cause sewer backup issues as roots are drawn toward the sewer line as a source of water and nutrients. Have one of our qualified plumbers inspect your sewer line to let you know if you are susceptible to sewer line backup problems or if damage has already occurred. In either situation, your plumber will be able to help you determine the best treatment option for proper drain cleaning.

For more summertime tips for your plumbing, contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111.

What Are The Benefits Of Installing Hydronic Heating?

What is a hydronic heating system? Hydronic heating systems use water as a medium to move heat from where it's produced to where it's needed. Custom configurations paired with modern technology will allow for the exact comfort settings to be experienced by the user, quietly and efficiently.

The following are a few of the benefits to having hydronic heating installed in your home:
Homes with hydronic heating systems result in lower heating energy, use, and cost than other homes of the same size with forced-air heating systems. Studies show that homes with forced-air systems had air leakage rates 26% higher and used 40% more energy compared to hydronic heating systems.

Hydronic heating provides virtually unlimited possibilities to meet the comfort needs, budget, aesthetic tastes, and usage of any home. Just a single hydronic heating system can supply space heating, hot water, and pool heating. This reduces the cost and eliminates the redundancy of having multiple heat sources, electrical hookups, exhaust systems, and fuel supply components.


A common issue with forced-air heating systems is the dust, pollen, and smoke that moves throughout a building or home. Places where the air-filtering is poorly maintained, dust streaks around wall and ceiling diffusers are apparent. Very few hydronic systems utilize forced-air circulation. The hydronic systems that do, create room air circulation vs. building air circulation. This minimizes the distribution of airborne particles. This is a major benefit in homes and buildings were air cleanliness is crucial, such as for people with allergies, or poor health.

Another benefit of hydronic heating includes quiet operation. A properly installed and designed system can be virtually noiseless. For more information on installing hydronic heating in your home, contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111.