Posts Tagged ‘los angeles plumbers’

August 30th, 2009

Clogged Drains In Your Bathroom, Tub Or Shower

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 plumbers 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 future. It is best to

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August 29th, 2009

Your Los Angeles Home’s Plumbing System and How It Works

What do you know about your plumbing system? Knowing about how this system works in your home can help you to understand how to best take care of it over time. The plumbing system in your home is composed of two separate subsystems. One of these subsystem brings freshwater in, and the other takes wastewater out. The water that comes into your home is under pressure. It enters your home under enough pressure to allow it to travel anywhere in the house -up the stairs, around corners, or wherever else it’s needed. As water comes into your home, it passes through a meter that registers the amount you use. The main water shutoff, or stop, valve is typically located close to the meter. In a plumbing emergency, such as an earthquake, it is of vital importance that you quickly close the main shutoff valve. Otherwise, when a pipe bursts, it can flood your house in no time. If the emergency is confined to a sink, tub, or toilet, however, you may not want to turn off your entire water supply. Therefore, most fixtures should have individual stop valves. Water from the main supply is immediately ready for your cold water needs. The

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August 28th, 2009

HOA And Property Management Plumbers Los Angeles

If you are a Home Owner Association or a property management company, then Schuelke Plumbing is 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 and

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August 23rd, 2009

Leaky Shower Pans – Repaired by Schuelke Plumbing Los Angeles

You may need to repair or replace your shower pan if there is water leaking into a room below, you have noticed discolored linoleum, or have moldy or missing grout in your shower area. Schuelke Plumbing can make these repairs to your shower quickly and easily.

The grout in shower pans is not waterproof, unless an epoxy grout has been used. Water leaks through the grout to the shower pan liner below, and can then flow down the liner to the shower drain. Over a period of time, the water seeping through the grout can cause deterioration, allowing it to crack and crumble. The climate in the Los Angeles area may also intensify the situation.

Many times our plumbers can simply repair the leaking shower pan without having to remove it. We can also use permanent caulking to prevent

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August 22nd, 2009

Tankless Water Heaters – Schuelke Plumbing Los Angeles Installs These Heaters

Los Angeles plumbing company Schuelke Plumbing encourages their clients to consider using tankless water heaters when they replace their more traditional storage water heaters. There are several reasons for this, including the risk of damage to the water heater in case of an earthquake or catastrophe common in the Los Angeles area and also to save money.

 

A tankless water heater will definitely save you money in the long run. This is due to the fact that water is only heated as it is needed. This avoids the standby energy loss you have when you are heating forty or fifty gallons of water in a storage tank 24 hours a day.

 

 

Tankless water heaters are also referred to as demand water heaters. When you require hot water, to take a shower, wash dishes, or do your laundry, you demand the exact amount of hot water you need at that time. When you turn on the hot water tap at your home or other building, cold water flows

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