Plumbers can serve us in many ways. Leaky pipes in your residential or commercial property must be repaired immediately. While you are waiting for the plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing to arrive, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of further damage from the water.

If you can hear the sound of the water, follow it to its source. If there is already a water stain, it may mean there is a leak in a section of the pipe. The wall stain is likely to be below the actual location of the leak, so we will probably need to remove part of the wall in order to find it.

Turn off the water immediately, either at the fixture shutoff valve or the main shutoff valve if the leak is a major one. This will keep your home or office from being flooded. Remember that it is always best to call in a professional plumber, rather than attempting to do it yourself and causing additional damage. We are here to serve all of your plumbing and drain cleaning needs.

What can cause a drain to be clogged in your home or commercial building? A clogged drain in your bathroom, whether it is a clogged shower head, bathroom sink drain, or toilet, can ruin your day. Many times these stubborn clogs are caused by hair buildup in the drains. Sometimes you can get enough hair out of the clogged drain yourself, but to do a thorough job and to prevent further problems, it is best to call your plumber.

Here at Schuelke Plumbing, we will send our repairmen out quickly. They will make a full assessment of your situation, clear out any obstructions from your sink, toilet, or shower, and get your water flowing again quickly. Trying to do this yourself with wire coat hangars and plungers will take your time, may cause further damage, and you will still continue to have a bathroom drainage problem in the

Clogged drains and pipes are enough to make you want solutions right away. It may seem like your kitchen and bathroom drains get clogged on a regular basis, and Sherman Oaks plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing offer a complete variety of services and will repair your clogged drains at your home or office.  They recommend some green ways to keep your drains open, without using powerful industrial chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. These products may contain lye or acid, and can be dangerous to the wastewater system, your PVC pipes, as well as your health.

You may want to use a more natural approach to keep your drains from getting clogged. Some health food stores carry bacteria based enzyme cleaners. Pouring a cup of baking soda down your drain, followed by about 3 cups of boiling water may also work, as long as water has not yet backed up in your drain. The chemical composition of the baking soda is changed by the boiling water, making it more alkaline.

If these methods do not work, you will need to call the plumbing professionals at Schuelke Plumbing. We will be at your location promptly and have the proper equipment to clear your clogged drain. Your clogged drains can be repaired quickly.

Here in southern California we must be prepared for earthquakes at all times. During the past six months Los Angeles has had two minor earthquakes. While we are all aware that this will occur from time to time, many of us simply do not have all of the necessary precautions in place. One of the best precautions you can take is to have earthquake shut-off valves installed.

Schuelke Plumbing recommends that you have this system installed in your home, as well as in any commercial property you are responsible for. These shut-off valves will help to prevent explosions after an earthquake measuring 5.4 or greater on the Richter scale. The valve will sense and measure the intensity of the earthquake, and then automatically shut off the gas supply at that location. Plumbers are the best professionals to do this job right. Call us today so that you can protect your property when the next ‘big one’ affects our area.

You may have heard that copper repiping is the way to go when upgrading your plumbing system. Here in the Los Angeles area, most of our plumbing is over twenty-five to thirty years old. At this time, most residential buildings were piped with galvanized pipes for economic reasons. Copper is now used in making pipes because it is non-toxic and resistant to corrosion. Copper is now so widely used in the pipe industry that for the last 25 years, much of our water has traveled through copper pipes. Every year, about a billion feet of copper pipes are installed throughout the United States. Some modern plumbing systems now use plastic, but copper pipes are still widely used for most water feeds and central heating pipe work. Copper is still the preferred piping material in the piping industry because of its exclusive properties.

If your home or apartment building is more than 25 years old, it was most likely piped with galvanized pipe lines, covered with a zinc coating. Over a period of time the zinc breaks down, causing the pipes to rust. Are you noticing that you have rusty water, especially in sinks and bathrooms that are used infrequently? This is a sign that it is time to have your dwelling repiped with copper.

Having your home or apartment building repiped with copper can be a huge undertaking. You want to make sure you have the work completed by a company that is experienced and reputable. Here at Schuelke Plumbing we pride ourselves with providing you with the best choice for your repiping needs.

Have you thought about installing low flush toilets in order to save water? As plumbers in Los Angeles, we have our work cut out for us. Everything we do involves the use of water, yet Los Angeles is located in the middle of a desert. We are also interested in and concerned with water conservation here at Schuelke plumbing, so generally we spend some time educating our clients about making repairs or changes to their residential or commercial plumbing systems. This is especially true at this time, when Los Angeles is once again facing a water shortage.

One area where we are finding this to be important is when it comes to the installation and use of low flush toilets. The toilets that were used up until about ten years ago required about seven gallons of water each time you flushed. If you add this amount of water up over a period of weeks and months, you can see that quite a bit of water is wasted with each flush.

During the 1990’s people in Los Angeles became more concerned with water conservation. A law was even passed, requiring homeowners to install low flush toilets whenever they sold their property. Many people jumped on the bandwagon to be the first to install these new toilets, while others rebelled against it.

The low flush toilets only need 1.6 gallons of water to flush. This satisfied the new law, but did not address the problem of disposing of the wastewater efficiently. Many homeowners refused to give up their old toilets, choosing instead to purchase used toilets and paying to have them repaired and installed. The cost of these older toilets went up dramatically during this time.

Eventually the toilet manufacturers made

Leaky faucets must be taken care of quickly. Plumbing systems must be repaired and maintained in order to ensure the value of your home or commercial property. When you have a leaky faucet that needs to be repaired, you want a plumber to come out right away to fix it now. That is exactly what we do here at Schuelke Plumbing.

A dripping faucet is the most common plumbing problem as well as one of the easiest to repair. Then why do so many people ignore it and leave the dripping faucet unrepaired? A steady drip can waste thirty dollars or more in water in a short time. If you have more than one leaky faucet in your home, you can see how much of your money is literally going down the drain. The waste from a dripping hot water faucet is even more because you’re also paying to heat the water before it goes down the drain.

So what’s the solution? A drip is caused by seepage from the water supply. Remember the water supply comes into your home under pressure, so there must be a watertight seal holding back the incoming water when the faucet handle is in the off position. That seal is usually created by a washer, pressed tightly against the faucet seat. Obviously, when the washer or the seat is not functioning properly, a little water can seep through and drip out of the faucet spout. Most of the time you can stop the drip

Los Angeles area HOA and property management companies need professional plumbers with whom they can work with on major projects. Schuelke Plumbing has been working cooperatively with HOA’s for many years, addressing the plumbing and sewer maintenance repair issues that are unique to your Association or management company. If you are a Home Owner Association or a property management company, then we are the solution for all your plumbing maintenance needs.  We are experienced in fulfilling the demands of HOA’s in the Los Angeles area and offering rapid response and the highest level of service for your residents.

Schuelke Plumbing is Los Angeles’ condominium and apartment block specialists.  If other plumbing companies won’t service your building because they can’t or just don’t want to, then you will be refreshed by the ‘can do’ attitude and attention to detail of Schuelke Plumbing.  It takes dedication and understanding to build a long term relationship that works for your HOA and your residents.  You will be pleased by the commitment, experience and understanding we provide.

Not only will your members, clients and tenants receive professional workmanship, guaranteed repairs and our service level guarantee, but you’ll also be dealing with a plumbing company that understands your unique needs.  From appreciating the intricacies of condos