Thinking of cutting costs and maybe helping out the environment as well?
These days, more and more people are switching to tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters are an efficient way to heat your home's water, without all of the wasteful spending.
Tankless water heaters heat water only as it is needed, rather than wasting it like the traditional heaters do.
What's more, LADWP offers discounts, rebates, and incentives for going green.
Call us today! We can help you go green and save a lot of green as well!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Installing A Solar Energy System
As a society, we are becoming more and more "green" each year and you may be wondering how your home and family can jump on the energy efficient bandwagon.
Solar power isn't just a novelty of the late seventies flower children, it's 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. Since the concern of climate change is making most reevaluate how they live, and solar power has become an invaluable solution. Just in 2012, 83,000 American homeowners installed solar energy systems. That number is up 55 percent from the previous year.
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.
Solar power isn't just a novelty of the late seventies flower children, it's 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. Since the concern of climate change is making most reevaluate how they live, and solar power has become an invaluable solution. Just in 2012, 83,000 American homeowners installed solar energy systems. That number is up 55 percent from the previous year.
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.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
What Is High-Pressure Pipe Jetting?
What is fiber-optic pipeline video inspection?
This is a diagnostic process whereby a high-resolution fiber-optic video camera is inserted in a pipeline to view the pipe from the inside. It takes the guesswork out of diagnosing a pipeline problem and can pinpoint exactly where a problem is and exactly how to fix it in the most cost-effective manner.
What is high-pressure pipe 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.
I have an unusually high water bill but I have no apparent leaks. What could cause this?
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.
This is a diagnostic process whereby a high-resolution fiber-optic video camera is inserted in a pipeline to view the pipe from the inside. It takes the guesswork out of diagnosing a pipeline problem and can pinpoint exactly where a problem is and exactly how to fix it in the most cost-effective manner.
What is high-pressure pipe 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.
I have an unusually high water bill but I have no apparent leaks. What could cause this?
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.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
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.
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.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Installing A Tankless Water Heater Reduces Pollution In Southern California
When you purchase a water heater, you're making a decision that affects the environment and your health. When a tankless water heater is properly and professionally installed you will use less energy, less water, reduce pollution, and make your local landfill happy.
Reduce Energy Consumption and its Environmental Impacts
The energy you use to heat your water comes from a variety of sources: coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. So when you use less energy by using a tankless water heater you'll make a positive environmental impact in the following ways...
No harmful waste bi-products
No expensive remediation costs
No depletion of the natural resource base, wildlife habitat loss, and biodiversity threats. You Can
Believe it or not, hot water heaters have been associated with Legionnaire's disease-a bacterial respiratory disease similar to pneumonia. The bacteria is sometimes found in hot water systems that stagnates; like shower heads, water heaters, and faucets. Anytime there is a reservoir of standing water there is always a danger of bacteria and mold presenting themselves.
Upgrade your traditional water heater for a tankless one today. Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 to start saving money and the environment.
Reduce Energy Consumption and its Environmental Impacts
The energy you use to heat your water comes from a variety of sources: coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. So when you use less energy by using a tankless water heater you'll make a positive environmental impact in the following ways...
No harmful waste bi-products
No expensive remediation costs
No depletion of the natural resource base, wildlife habitat loss, and biodiversity threats. You Can
Reduce Pollution
Pilot lights on traditional water heaters are a very dirty source of pollution. When you think about it, pilot lights are polluting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That's why organizations like the Southern Californian Air Resources Board are pushing so hard for tankless water heaters-reducing pollution by eliminating millions of standing pilot lights in the nations second largest city, Los Angeles.
Reduce CO and Nox Emissions
Some tankless models receive approval for low emissions (CO, Nox). Tankless units are almost entirely recyclable. The materials in a tankless are very different from a traditional water heater. Every year more than 7 million used traditional water heaters are taken to landfills in the United States. A tankless water heater is, for the most part, recyclable, so they don't end up in your local landfill. It is estimated that if people replaced their traditional units with tankless there would be a savings of millions of gallons of oil each year, millions of gallons of propane, and billions of kilowatt hours.
Your Health
Pilot lights on traditional water heaters are a very dirty source of pollution. When you think about it, pilot lights are polluting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That's why organizations like the Southern Californian Air Resources Board are pushing so hard for tankless water heaters-reducing pollution by eliminating millions of standing pilot lights in the nations second largest city, Los Angeles.
Reduce CO and Nox Emissions
Some tankless models receive approval for low emissions (CO, Nox). Tankless units are almost entirely recyclable. The materials in a tankless are very different from a traditional water heater. Every year more than 7 million used traditional water heaters are taken to landfills in the United States. A tankless water heater is, for the most part, recyclable, so they don't end up in your local landfill. It is estimated that if people replaced their traditional units with tankless there would be a savings of millions of gallons of oil each year, millions of gallons of propane, and billions of kilowatt hours.
Your Health
Believe it or not, hot water heaters have been associated with Legionnaire's disease-a bacterial respiratory disease similar to pneumonia. The bacteria is sometimes found in hot water systems that stagnates; like shower heads, water heaters, and faucets. Anytime there is a reservoir of standing water there is always a danger of bacteria and mold presenting themselves.
Upgrade your traditional water heater for a tankless one today. Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing at 310-473-8111 to start saving money and the environment.
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