The Smell Good Plumber
Water cleanliness is an issue for people around the world, including in parts of the US. In areas like these, people have to do what they can to access safe water. Some buy bottled water. Some employ in-fridge or in-pitcher filters. These fixes are easy to implement, but they don’t serve you long term. Additionally, … [Read more...]
Winter. The holliest, jolliest time of the year. Everyone spends more time indoors and less time in nature. A time where holidays lead to large family gatherings. Where life gets busy and yet no one gets out much. Where... your air quality declines? Any time you stay inside in the same space, for a long time, it … [Read more...]
How quickly your air ducts get dirty depends on several factors, including how frequently you use your HVAC, the size and age of your home, how often you replace your air filters, and more. On average, experts recommend cleaning your air ducts at least once every 3 to 5 years. In all likelihood, you don’t clean out … [Read more...]
When it's cold outside (even in LA), there are few things as beneficial to a home as a furnace. It's the cornerstone of any cozy, temperate space. That said, a furnace can only do its job properly if it’s the right size for the space it’s heating. If it’s too big or too small, it won’t be effective enough to keep you … [Read more...]
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home's temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow you far greater control over indoor temperature and humidity than any conventional thermostat could. That increased control will help you save money on power, use your HVAC more efficiently, and live … [Read more...]
Your pipes are operating nonstop, all day, every day. Whenever you brush your teeth, flush the toilet, wash dishes, run the washing machine, or shower, your pipes are working. That's a lot of water to move, and a lot of work to do! All that water and work can wear out your pipes. Over time, they can thin out, start … [Read more...]
Reducing your home's electricity usage is good for both your bank account and the environment. You help the environment by playing a smaller role in the production of the toxic fumes power plants generate. You help your bank account by wasting less money on unnecessary energy usage. Reducing the amount of electricity … [Read more...]
Sometimes your plumbing stinks. We don’t mean that your toilet isn’t flushing right or your pipes are leaking, either. We’re being literal. Sometimes your plumbing just… smells bad. Sometimes it even smells really bad. Stinky plumbing problems happen for all kinds of reasons, some more obvious than others. No matter … [Read more...]
It has been estimated that there are just over ten million residential swimming pools in the United States. Of those, over one million are found in California. If you've ever seen Joseph Lee's, "Big Atlas of LA Pools," you'll know that there are forty-three thousand of those pools in the Los Angeles Basin … [Read more...]
It's not unusual to hear the metal pipes in your home plumbing make loud banging noises when you turn off the water intakes. Unfortunately, this sound, commonly referred to as “water hammer,” isn’t just annoying. Water hammer is potentially dangerous and could hurt your plumbing system. Referred to in technical circles … [Read more...]
