Does Anyone at Your Holiday Table Remember the 1950’s?

How about that?  Does anyone gathered at your holiday feast remember when Dwight Eisenhower was President, when Elvis Presley was the hottest thing on the planet except for the “cold war” or when the hula hoop was all the rage?  Are they able to tell stories of what it was like when the first black and white television arrived in their home?

I know, the younger people at the table may well have already taken out their iPhones or rolled their eyes.  This is a time to reminisce.  For older and newer members of the family to share common ground even if it is only how great the food tastes.  Listen to those stories…they’re all we have left of the memories of the 1950’s.

Not so fast!  The 1950’s are alive and well at JO-MI Plumbing.  That’s right, even though we have all of the modern tools and techniques for the 2nd decade of the 21st century, our roots go back to the middle of the 50’s.  Our family has been serving your family in West Los Angeles for over 60 years.  As a matter of fact, the people telling those stories may have been calling JO-MI all those years ago.  Happy Holidays from JO-MI plumbing, proudly serving West LA since 1953.

Santa at The Paley & The Jolly Trolley

Santa at The Paley & The Jolly Trolley 

Bring the family to Beverly Hills this holiday season! Beginning December 5, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the city each weekend leading up to Christmas, spreading holiday cheer and hosting fun festivities for all.

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!

Is a Home Water Filtration System Right For Me?

In the beginning it is important to choose where you want the water to be filtered.  A whole house filtration system filters the water as soon as it enters your home.  Can your home benefit from a whole house water filtration system as opposed to a point-of-use system?  Here are the tips that will help you answer that question.

Do you drink water from more than one tap?  Is it important to your family to have pure water when you are showering?  When you run your appliances such as the dish washer do you want that water to be filtered as well?  If you want to protect your pipes from corrosion then a whole house system is mandatory.

These questions and more can be helpfully answered by your West Los Angeles plumber, JO-MI Plumbing.  For decades your friends at JO-MI have been attending to West LA’s plumbing problems as well as upgrades such as this.  Give JO-MI Plumbing a call today at (310) 473-8111 and discover the virtues of a whole house water filtration system.

Thanksgiving Events and Things to Do in Los Angeles

Thanksgiving Events and Things to Do in Los Angeles
Stuff your holiday weekend with these Thanksgiving events, from comedy shows and shopping to charity events and ice skating.

Installing Copper Piping.

If the pipes in your home are nearly 2 decades old or even older, chances are it is time to repipe your home’s plumbing.  In the past, homes were built with galvanized plumbing. Over time it deteriorates and rusts. Some telltale signs are your appliances filling up more slowly than they used to, or maybe it’s a lack of pressure in the shower. You may also notice a brownish color to your water. Eventually, this can lead to water that is undrinkable and unsafe.

The reason why this happens is that the diameter of the galvanized pipes will slowly diminish from rust and debris. Over time, you may notice a less than pleasant odor and low water pressure. You may even notice leaks springing up, which could result in mold and further damage to your home.

The solution to this problem is a re-piping of your existing plumbing with copper. This will drastically improve the quality and safety of your home. Putting it off for too long can result in disastrous consequences.  Contact West Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on replacing your home’s current plumbing with long lasting copper piping.  The future safety of your home and even your family’s health may depend on it.

 

Street Food Cinema - Enjoy the Outdoors!

Street Food Cinema
"Street Food Cinema is more than just an outdoor movie. It’s an experience. Bringing together the best in pop culture films, gourmet street food and progressive new music, Street Food Cinema reinvents the traditional movie going experience – al fresco style."

How Can I Save Money On My Water Bill?

The more a toilet flushes, the higher your plumbing bill will be.  If you live in an apartment you usually need to cover your own expenses regarding utilities.  Even if you don’t have to you will be on a short leash with the landlord if the water bill gets out of hand.  Reducing plumbing costs in an apartment requires cooperation.

Shower Instead of Bathe

There is significant savings of water when you do not fill up a big bath tub every night.  Baths are simply more expensive than showers.  At least mix it up.  Take more 5 minute showers and less long, hot baths and your water bill will be reduced.

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. Flushing even once or twice a day less than you are currently not only saves you money, but helps the environment.

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.

For any plumbing need contact West Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 for more information or help on saving money and the environment.

Need a New Water Heater?

Before you decide to spend several hundred dollars for a storage-tank heater or even thousands for a tankless or solar model, find out if your old water heater can be fixed. A corroded storage-tank model is beyond repair, but a leaky drain or pressure-relief valve or perhaps a burned-out heating element can often be fixed. Here is a simple rule of thumb: Consider a repair if the labor cost (which warranties often exclude) averages less than $50 per year over the years left in the warranty. Otherwise, buy a new one, especially if the warranty has run out.

Once you have done your homework and determined the proper course of action make sure that you contact JO-MI Plumbing in West Los Angeles.  They will help you with your decision to repair or replace your water heater.  Beyond that, if replacement is the correct option for you they will help you with the most efficient choice.

JO-MI Plumbing and Solar Inc. serving West Los Angeles for more than 60 years wants to save you money!  For example, installing a tankless water heater is breakthrough technology heating only the amount of water needed - unlike those inefficient old tanks - drastically lowering your energy bills.  Not only that, but they take up far less room than tanks, last nearly twice as long, and can be mounted on virtually any wall in your home.  Call JO-MI Plumbing today at (310) 473-8111.

42nd Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival

42nd Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. October 1
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. October 2 & October 3
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. October 4

16th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival

16th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
Saturday, October 24th, 2015: 12pm until 12am
Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Sewer and Drain Cleaning and Repair.

When a backup occurs with your plumbing system discontinue using those fixtures until the clog is cleared, otherwise flooding will likely occur.  Our first instinct is to use our trusty plunger.  When that fails to eliminate the back-up of water call a plumber immediately.  In West Los Angeles that plumber is JO-MI plumbing - the people you have trusted for over 60 years.

Here are some tips before the professionals at JO-MI show up.  If you have a backflow situation, keep pets away from standing water.  Do not attempt to clean it yourself.  Turn off your central heat and air.  Leave any items in the affected areas alone.  Then call your insurance company.

Meanwhile JO-MI plumbing is just a phone call away at (310) 473-8111.  The service professionals at Jo-Mi are renowned not only for their speed, but also for their thoroughness and skill in sewer and drain cleaning and repair. Leaks, clogs, backups: they are ugly words, but we thrive on them.  Always trust JO-MI for all of your plumbing needs in West LA.

Installing a Water Purification System.

You know that tap water can often have an unpleasant aftertaste. Installing a home water purification system can make a huge difference in the quality of water that your family drinks. While minerals in water can be a good thing, in extreme quantities you will notice it in the taste of your water. With a purification system in place in the home, water tastes like it should.

Alternatives to purification are costly and detrimental to the environment. Bottled water poses hazards you might not have known about. It has been found that bottled water may leak chemicals from the bottle into the water.  It is advised that you NEVER put a bottle of water in the freezer or allow it to warm in the sun.  Those chemicals enter 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.

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.

Fiesta Hermosa - Labor Day Weekend 2015

Fiesta Hermosa - Labor Day Weekend 2015
September 5-7, 2015
Music - Food - Beer & Wine - Kiddie Carnival - Craft Vendors.
Come out and enjoy Labor Day Weekend at the Beach.

Water Conservation.

Conserving our water supply is a prime initiative for Californians.  Look around at the wild fires that have ravaged the state.  Water conservation and just as importantly purification should be on everyone’s mind. 

National measures have taken major steps in purifying our drinking water.  Before water reaches your home it goes through an intense cleansing process removing contaminants that may be harmful to your health.  However national mandates can only do so much.

Many homeowners are taking the initiative to ensure that their drinking water is as safe as it can be.  Are you thinking of taking the next step with your water treatment process?  Contact Jo-Mi Plumbing, serving all of West Los Angeles at (310) 473-8111.  Ask the experts about an affordable home filtration system for your home today.  

8 Great Free Things to Do in L.A. This Week

8 Great Free Things to Do in L.A. This Week

The Future of Solar Heating.

We can’t say this enough, conservation is one of the most dominant phrases of the 21st century.  Everyone would like the perfect combination:  save the planet and save money at the same time.  When Jo-Mi Plumbing and Solar, your West Los Angeles plumber for more than 6 decades, installs a solar hot water heating system into your home, you’ll find you’re doing plenty of both!

Jo-Mi always encourages their valued customers to make use of the #1 free resource in the world…the sun.  Whenever possible we need to reduce our carbon footprint and our reliance on fossil fuels.  The solar hot water heating system includes a solar collector and storage tank that will be installed by our expert energy-saving team. You will be going green - and saving green -within a few days.

Do not hesitate another day.  The future of our planet depends on energy-conscious people like you.  Call Jo-Mi Plumbing and Solar today, just as your parents and their parents before them did, at (310) 473-8111.  Go Green…and Save Green!

Food and Wine Festival - Authentically L.A.

Los Angeles: The Taste - Food and Wine Festival
THE ONLY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL THAT’S AUTHENTICALLY L.A.

The Importance of Copper Repiping.

Most of the residents of West Los Angeles now live in a home that is more than 20 years old.  With that comes inherent problems that need to be addressed.  One of those issues is water pipes that were made of galvanized metal.  Over time this causes a lot of problems such as corrosion, leaks, discolored water and reduced pressure.

When you repipe your home with copper you give your plumbing a new lease on life.  Copper never corrodes or leaks and it is extremely resistant to mold and the build-up of bacteria.

Every day that you hesitate to replace those old galvanized pipes is another day closer to disaster.  And, guess what?  With copper repiping you will be increasing the value of your home, so it may end up paying for itself in the long run.  At JO-MI Plumbing, serving all of West Los Angeles for over 60 years, their affordable team of specialists will have the job done quickly and efficiently in just a handful of days.  Make sure the job is done right the first time.  Call JO-MI Plumbing today at (310) 473-8111.

Eat. See. Hear. A Summer-Long Celebration

Eat. See. Hear.

Eat|See|Hear, a summer-long celebration of movies, food & music every Saturday night around LA. - See more at: http://www.lamag.com/event/eatseehear-3/2015-07-11/#sthash.nT0TnOTG.dpuf

Eat|See|Hear, a summer-long celebration of movies, food & music every Saturday night around LA. - See more at: http://www.lamag.com/event/eatseehear-3/2015-07-11/#sthash.nT0TnOTG.dpuf

Eat|See|Hear, a summer-long celebration of movies, food & music every Saturday night around LA. - See more at: http://www.lamag.com/event/eatseehear-3/2015-07-11/#sthash.nT0TnOTG.dpuf

A summer-long celebration of movies, food & music every Saturday night around L.A.

Don't Let That Backyard BBQ Backup Your Sink.

With summertime comes more family gatherings.  There are opportunities for more picnics and cookouts.  Take advantage of this time of year with the kids out of school to bond more with your family.  An important bi-product of those backyard events is the increase in food disposal.  You need to be sure that you have a safe and efficient way of disposing of all of the leftovers after a gathering at your home.

A garbage disposal may seem like an insignificant detail in your kitchen.  It is something that you may have taken for granted when you are cleaning up after a small dinner at home with just your immediate family.  You don’t pay much attention to it until it breaks.  You may find out the hard way that no sink is complete without a garbage disposal.

At a critical moment such as this, you need a quick turnaround to get it repaired or replaced.  Jo-Mi  Plumbing serving all of West Los Angeles is standing by to give you the peace of mind of having an efficient garbage disposal system.  Cost is minimal and satisfaction is guaranteed for the long-term.  If and when that day occurs where your garbage disposal starts making strange noises or breaks down entirely, do not hesitate.  Call your West LA Plumber, serving the area for more than 60 years, Jo-Mi Plumbing at (310) 473-8111.

Ultimate Neighborhood Guides
Single-day itineraries to keep summer sizzlin' from sunup to sundown.

Going…and Staying Green.

It is more important than ever to go “Green”. Conserving energy is something we must all embrace. Conservation is the key to sustainability. This is something the Amish, Native Americans, Homesteaders and outdoor-lovers alike are all aware of. We must, as a society, take only what we need and store the rest. How does this apply to plumbing?  Well, solar power isn't just a novelty of the late seventies. Solar power is a real way to save and conserve money and energy while leaving little to no carbon footprint.

Heating your home's water with solar power is something that has been possible to do for a few decades now. Concern of climate change due to the result of industrial pollution gave a more serious tenor to solar power. As a result, in 2014, over 100,000 American homeowners installed solar energy systems.  That number will rise every year as we pull together to save the planet. There are three factors driving this explosion: a glut of cheap panels manufactured mainly in China, a 30 percent federal tax break on installation through 2016, and the rise of third-party leasing companies like Sunrun that practically eliminate start-up costs for homeowners like Lieser, who can't afford installation on their own.

Have we convinced you yet? We are Jo-Mi Plumbing and Solar, serving all of West Los Angeles for more than six decades.  Give us a call today for more information about “the green wave” at (310) 473-8111.   Solar power is the way to go. Go green or go to the poor house.

Meet the Verdugo Mountains' very own mountain lion: P-41

The Verdugo Mountains are his home. He's P-41, a male mountain lion who is 'kind of a ham'

West Los Angeles Plumbers

When one family has specialized in the same business for over 60 years you know there is a consistency of quality and service that has continued through the decades.  In the plumbing world nothing could be more important than offering the best service at the lowest possible price- year in and year out.  That is the tradition of JO-MI plumbing serving West Los Angeles since 1953.  Your grandparents counted on JO-MI for all of their plumbing needs and now so do you.

The good news is that technology has changed.  JO-MI is always on the cutting edge of those changes.  There have been major advances in plumbing, heating, and solar innovations.  With the improvements in technology comes improved performance…and best of all more efficiency which results in lower prices!

JO-MI plumbing serving all of West Los Angeles makes their customer’s lives easier with their innovative products and dedicated service.  After all, it has been their family tradition for more than 60 years.  And keep this in mind, they add value to your home by reducing the carbon footprint of the neighborhood.  Call JO-MI plumbing today at (310) 473-8111 or visit their website at www.jomiplumbing.com.

Is a Daily Shower Hazardous to Your Health?

We have learned that the quality of our drinking water is important to our health.  The routine addition of chemicals may cause us harm as well.  Chlorine is a typical chemical used to disinfect public water to reduce bacteria.

When chlorine is used as a water treatment, it combines with organic matter to form compounds.  These compounds are toxic when consumed, inhaled, or applied to the skin.  Believe it or not, the compounds in disinfected water may be able to reach your stomach not only through drinking water, but also through daily showers and baths.

Filtration of your shower and bath water may be even more important than the water that you drink.  West Los Angeles Plumber, Jo-Mi Plumbing, has a solution to this and other water filtration concerns.  Give them a call today at (310) 473-8111, or visit them online at www.jomiplumbing.com.

It Is Time to Seriously Consider a Solar Energy System.

It is never too late to “think Green”.  The evidence is overwhelming.  The world is in danger of burning itself out.  Even if you feel that this will not happen in your lifetime what about the lives of your children and grandchildren?

There was a time, I suppose when solar power was a novelty.  It wasn’t considered a necessity as much as a luxury. Today it is a real way to save money and conserve energy while leaving little to no carbon footprint.  If you need to be reminded of what a carbon footprint is, it is the amount of greenhouse gasses that are emitted during the creation of products and services.  All of us need to be responsible for the reduction of such gasses.

Heating your home's water with solar power is something that has been possible for more than a generation.  Since then the concern of climate change is making most people reevaluate how they live and solar power has become an invaluable solution. The U.S. solar industry is on pace to complete its one millionth installation in 2015.

If you would like to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your home's energy costs, contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information.

Water. It’s One of the Most Important Things to Sustain Life on Earth.

And though much of the earth is filled with water, water issues still plague worldwide health. For instance, close to 2.5 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation. Close to three quarters of a billion people do not have access to clean water. And 6 to 8 million people die each year from the consequences of water related diseases.

But that’s the rest of the world. That’s not right here in America, right?

Think again. Water scarcity, water pollution, and water quality are all coming into question as we move forward in time.

Before water reaches your home, it goes through an intense water treatment process designed to remove the bad and leave the good. Chemicals such as chlorine or chloramine are added to neutralize bacteria, viruses, parasites and other contaminants that can be harmful to our health. It also goes through a filtration process that eliminates sediment and dirt.

While our national water filtration system does remove many of the things that have been known to be harmful in the past, there is only so much a nationwide water filtration system can do. That is why many homeowners are taking it upon themselves to go the next step in making sure their drinking water is as safe as it can be.

Are you thinking of taking the next step with your water treatment process?  Contact Jo-Mi Plumbing serving all of West Los Angeles at (310) 473-8111.  Ask the experts about an affordable and healthy water filtration system for your home today!

What Steps Should You Take When Shopping for a New Water Heater?

Before you shell out hundreds for a storage-tank heater or thousands for a tankless or solar model, see whether your old water heater can be fixed. A corroded storage-tank model is history. But a leaky drain or pressure-relief valve or a burned-out heating element can often be fixed. Rule of thumb: Consider a repair if the labor cost (which warranties often exclude) averages less than $50 per year over the years left in the warranty. Otherwise, buy a new one, especially if the warranty has run out.

Once you have done your due diligence to determine which water heater is the right one for your home, make sure that you contact JO-MI Plumbing in West Los Angeles.  They will help you with your decision to repair or replace your water heater. 

JO-MI Plumbing and Solar Inc. of West Los Angeles has one major priority…to save you money!  Installing a tankless water heater will ensure that.  This breakthrough technology heats only the amount of water needed - unlike those inefficient old tanks - drastically lowering your energy bills.  Not only that, but they take up far less room than tanks, last nearly twice as long, and can be mounted on virtually any wall in your home.  Call JO-MI Plumbing today at (310) 473-8111.