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!

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.

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.


Go Green=Save Green

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!

JO-MI Plumbing

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!

Go Hydronic

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:


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.

Call us today to ring out how JO-MI plumbing can provide you and your family with the latest technology in energy efficiency!

Going Green Is Not Just A Great Idea Because It Saves The Earth, But It Also Saves Money

The current trend is: "going green". However, unlike other trends this one is here to stay. Going green is a way to efficiently warm your home, your water, and operate other power sources through means of solar panels. Our experts at JO-MI plumbing have been working with solar power since before it was cool to be green.

Going green is not just a great idea because it saves the earth, but it also saves money! Plus, there are all sorts of rebates and tax incentives when you choose solar. And what a state to live in for solar power! As the song goes, "It Never Rains In Southern California".

Set an example for your neighborhood. Heat your home with the power of the sun! Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on solar heating.

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.

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.

When To Repipe Your Existing Plumbing With Copper

If the pipes in your home are 20 years old or older, chances are a repipe of your home’s plumbing is on the horizon. In the past, homes were built with galvanized plumbing. This deteriorates and rusts over time. Some telltale signs are if your appliances are filling up more slowly then they used to, or maybe it’s the lack of pressure in the shower. Another telltale sign is a brownish color to your water. Eventually this can lead to water that is undrinkable and unsafe.

The reason why this happens is over time, the diameter of the galvanized pipes will slowly decrease 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 and even health.

The solution to this problem is a repipe of your existing plumbing with copper. While this job is no small feat, it will drastically improve the quality and safety of your home. Putting off a repipe for too long can result in disastrous consequences.

Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on replacing your home’s currant plumbing with long lasting copper piping.

Installing A Solar Water Heater In Your Home

Thinking of going green? Consider installing a solar water heater in your home today. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), there are currently 1.5 million solar water heaters already in use in U.S. homes and businesses. Solar water heater systems can work in any climate and EESI estimates that 40 percent of all U.S. homes have sufficient access to sunlight. That means that 29 million additional solar water heaters could be installed right now.

According to the EESI, residential solar water heater systems cost between $1,500 and $3,500, compared to $150 to $450 for electric and gas heaters.With savings in electricity or natural gas, solar water heaters pay for themselves. Another benefit of solar water heaters is that they last between 15 and 40 years.

Solar water heaters work by installing thermal panels on an unshaded, south-facing portion of your home's roof. These panels then collect heat from the sun's rays to warm a liquid that moves through pipes connected to the panels. This liquid is either the home's water itself, or a heat-transfer fluid like anti-freeze. If a heat-transfer fluid is used, the fluid flows through a heat exchanger in the water heater, warming the water just like an electric or gas heater would.

Solar water heaters are greener, less costly overall, and far more efficient. Contact Los Angeles area JO-MI Plumbing today at 310-473-8111 for more information on installing a solar water heater in your home.