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Plumbing problems are inevitable for homeowners and renters alike. Whether it’s a clogged drain, a leaky faucet, or a more complex issue like a broken water heater, it’s tempting to roll up your sleeves and try to fix it yourself. However, DIY plumbing often leads to more headaches than solutions. If you live in Los Angeles, calling a professional plumber, like JB Plumbing and Rooter, is almost always the better choice.

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 rest assured that your home might be safe from that threat during an earthquake.

Your sewer line is one of the most important parts of your home's plumbing system. It's responsible for carrying away waste water and sewage, so it's essential that it's kept clean and free of clogs.

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 clearly visible or audible. You simply need to be on the lookout for it.

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.

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 not have considered. As a Los Angeles plumber, we feel obligated to share them with you.

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

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.

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