As a local plumber in Los Angeles, we know that earthquakes are a very real threat. Part of the danger is that they can cause vast damage to your home’s water lines, gas lines, and electrical system. In particular, gas lines pose a hazard to your home because of fires or explosions. With an earthquake gas shutoff valve, you can…
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Don’t take your home’s plumbing for granted. Faucets, fixtures, and pipes often need repair or replacement and when they do, they usually make their presence known loud and clear. Here are 5 funny noises you might hear from plumbing which is in distress and a warning sign that it is time to call a local plumber in Los Angeles. Faucet…
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Finding a plumber in Los Angeles The reality is that no one ever wants to call a plumber. It would be wonderful if your home and business never had any problems with their pipes, toilets or showers. How great would it be to have your plumbing system running free an clear without any issues for the life of your home…
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Summer is the “home buying” season. Many new homebuyers find out too late that their dream home is riddled with water leakage or a poor plumbing system. Many new owners need to call a plumber within one year of purchasing their home. Here are some great tips to check before you buy: Water stains on the walls or ceiling could…
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It is not rare for household items to be flushed down the drain because they seem risk-free. However, it’s imperative to understand that drains are designed for handling water only, and even small items can cause clogs that back up your home’s plumbing. Which means giving a call to your local plumber in Los Angeles. Remember, even if some of…
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Here at JB Plumbing and Rooter, your local plumber in Los Angeles, we know that not everyone has extra cash lying around to spend on unexpected plumbing issues. That’s why we’d like to share these four steps to take when handling a very common plumbing issue, clogged drains. Plunger – The plunger is often the first step in taking care…
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It’s not always easy to know if a leak exists in your plumbing system. As a trusted local plumber in Los Angeles, we know what to look for and we want to share with you some helpful tips. First, when it comes to leaks, most of the time, at least one of the signs that you have a leak is…
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Remarkably dry conditions have lead many to call this the worst drought in our state’s history. Last month, the city of Los Angeles started a program in which you can now be fined for excessive use of water. While everyone knows the basics of water conservation (shorter showers, watering the lawn less frequently), there are some innovative methods you might…
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Top 9 Things People Do that Cause Plumbing Problems 1: Leaving hoses connected during winter. This is a classic plumbing error and unlike holiday lights, hoses can cause damage when left out all year: they can lead to freezing the outdoor faucet or its water supply pipe and cause bursting pipes. 2: Using vent pipes for anything other than venting….
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As a local plumber in Los Angeles, we know first hand just how difficult this historic drought has been for our community. Last year, we offered some drought tips to help you improve your water conservation. Unfortunately the drought still persists. Because we care about the environment and helping our customers save water and money on utility bills, we’ve come…
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