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.

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!

Never Ignore a Gas Leak in the Los Angeles Area

Whenever a gas line becomes inhibited you could be sitting on a most dangerous situation.  It is not only your problem, but potentially your neighbors as well. It could be something trivial, but you cannot afford to take that chance.  The very safety of your family and even homes around you may be at risk of an explosion.

Jomi Plumbing of West LA is here to help in times like this.  Carbon monoxide detectors are an absolute necessity in every home.  Please make a New Year’s resolution to have them installed if they are not there now.

If you experience a sulfur-like odor do not hesitate.  Act immediately and turn off the gas.  Your home has a gas leak!  The next step is to call Jomi Plumbing at (310) 473-8111.  We are the plumbing experts in West Los Angeles.  Jomi Plumbing will be here for all of your plumbing needs in 2015.