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.

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.

Save Money by Installing a Water Purification System in Your West Los Angeles Home.

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 make a huge difference. 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. 

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 which can harm 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.

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.

Want Not Waste Not.

When the weather gets cooler, it's a good idea to bring in hoses from the outside and store them in the garage. Also, make sure the faucet that it was attached to is sealed off for the season. A leaky faucet can be costly (as well as illegal amidst the drought).

Check around your home for any standing/running water. Water is a hot commodity these days and waste is intolerable. Do your part, for yourself and the state. Secure the valves, put away the hoses, and select plants that require little to no water.