Schuelke Plumbing - Serving The Greater Los Angeles Area

California's drought hits 18-year-low: How Schuelke Plumbing can help you conserve water

California has just experienced its third year in a severe drought and state lawmakers are currently proposing new regulations to make water conservation the law. According to USA Today, restrictions on water use in homes and businesses imposed this year have produced a 15% savings on water.

The most significant water conservation results have come from residential customers, rather than businesses. How can you make sure you're doing your part to conserve water?

The very first step to take is to make sure that your household is not wasting water due to leaky faucets, shower heads, and runny toilets. Schuelke Plumbing in Los Angeles can actually send out a technician for a free home inspection to make sure your home's plumbing is up to par. We're getting to the point where the state is ratioing water. Why waste what you're allowed to use due to bad plumbing? Schuelke Plumbing can even help you save up to 5,000 gallons of water each year!

Home owners can save up to 5000 gallons of water a year (based on sink and toilet usage) with an innovating Aqus system installation from Schuelke Plumbing. Commercial facilities can, of course, save even more water with installations throughout their building, contributing to the sustainability and water efficiency of a Green building efforts and LEED certification. These award-winning systems have been lauded by Popular Science magazine as one of the top innovations of the year.

If you want to read more about the Aqua system installation, click here!

New Technology Helps Technicians at Schuelke Plumbing Detect All Leaks

Most people are unaware of the severe damage a leak can cause to a home. But the technicians at Schuelke Plumbing actually perform a free leak inspection when they come to your home for any other plumbing-related repair. What types of leaks do they look for? There are slab leaks, underground leaks in your yard, water leaks, and gas leaks. Schuelke plumbing has incredible cutting-edge technology that helps plumbers detect and pinpoint exactly where the leaky pipe is.

 

What are the signs that indicate that your home may have a leak? If you experience any of the following, you need to call Schuelke plumbers right away:

 

·        Water bills that seem unusually high.

·        Water meter readings changing when not using water.

·        Sewer backup problems that become chronic.

·        Running toilets and dripping faucets.

·        Running water sounds when nothing is in use.

·        Spongy, soft, or discolored walls.

·        Musty odors from floors, walls near drains, or sewers.

·        Cracked, or unusually damp foundation or slab.

·        Warm areas on concrete floors, mildew, or excessive moisture under carpets.

·        Wet or moist areas in the yard with unusually healthy plant or grass growth.

If your home has a slab leak, the water company will slap you with an outrageously high bill month after month. If the problem remains unfixed, you will experience dampness or wetness on the floor, and water coming through the foundation or the settling of the foundation. Slab leaks occur in two places, either the incoming water line or the sanitary sewer line, both of which are embedded in the foundation of your home.

A yard leak also has terrible consequences. In addition to a high water bill, you will find your font yard completely flooded. Traditionally, plumbers would have to dig up your entire front yard in order to fix the problem. However, Schuelke Plumbing uses a method called trenchless sewer repair. This ensures that your yard and driveway will stay intact during the process of installing the new sewer lines and sewer system. Schuelke’s plumbers and technicians have been doing this type of work for many years, with hundreds of satisfied clients as a result.

Schuelke plumbing also has the technology necessary to detect gas leaks. Gas leaks are the most dangerous because if left undetected, the carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to death. Appliances like your hot water heater may have a gas leak that can be easily fixed by a licensed professional at Schuelke plumbing.

Many people forget that insurance covers all types of leaks in their homes. Since Schuelke plumbing is always looking out for their customers, they come in and handle the insurance claim for the homeowner! There aren’t many other plumbers in the Los Angeles County that are willing to take the time and energy to do that! In addition to handling the insurance claim, a licensed plumber will write up an invoice for the DWP so that the homeowner can get refunded for the high water bill caused by a leak.

There is a certain level of care and consideration that goes into the work of Schuelke Plumbers do. Why would you trust anyone else?

 

Schuelke Plumbing Experts to the Rescue: All your hot water heater and boiler questions answered!

Something as simple and providing a continuous flow of hot water for your business can be the most daunting task on Earth. For instance, there is a ton of complex technology to chose from, including hot water heaters, tankless heaters, combination boilers, Lo-Nox boilers, and many others. Who can keep up with all these varying systems, and how do you know which water heating system is right for your business?

While trying to find answers, I found myself impressed with the patience and knowledge of expert Tim Green from Schuelke plumbing in Los Angeles . In addition to having more than 20 years of experience in boiler and hot water heater installation, Green regularly attends manufacturer seminars to educate himself on the latest and greenest water heating technology to date. His background in mechanical engineering far surpassed that of other technician in the L.A. County.

What is the difference between hot water heaters and boilers? That was my main question for the expert. According to Green, a hot water heater usually includes a water tank and heating unit in one machine. If the holding tank is ever ruptured or damaged, the entire unit must be replaced due to current laws and regulations. In other words, the government does not allow technicians to repair the damaged holding tank, so the home or business owner is obligated to purchase a brand new machine.

Boilers are completely different. Since they are made up of separate units, each part can be replaced if and when it is damaged. According to the ACME Environmental group, boilers in general, have a long, reliable, and highly efficient service life. They are an excellent source of hot water for household use. A boiler is also known to last much longer than a hot water heater. In fact, boilers have almost three times the life expectancy of a standard storage water heater.

Green technology and energy efficiency is a huge concern for consumers today, and Green informed me that Schuelke Plumbing actually specializes in Low-Nox boilers, which can help save the environment as well as save you money on your energy bill. These boilers can reduce Nitrogen Oxide emissions by more than 13 tons per year. As far as cost, think of your energy efficient boiler as a hybrid car. It might cost a little more to buy a hybrid. But it saves you a great deal of money in the long run, while also helping save the environment. This is all information that is readily available to you by speaking to an expert at Schuelke Plumbing.

Green obviously has the know-how. But does a popular Schuelke Plumbing technician like him have the time to install boilers same-day? The answer is yes! Green is so talented that he actually visits your home and designs the installation of the boiler so it perfectly fits where you want it. Think of him as a boiler architect. He prepares all the parts of the boiler, and makes sure that all the trouble-shooting issues are taken care of ahead of time. Afterward, one of Schuelke Plumbing’s technicians arrives to your home or business to install the unit! Same-day installations are possible only if the unit you are looking for is in stock. If the boiler or hot water heater you’re looking for is not in stock, the company will order it as soon as possible.

The one element of Scheulke Plumbing that needs to be emphasized is the incredible service. They have an optional service plan, where a technician comes to your home every four months to check the components of your unit. If your water heating unit is outdoors, this is very important option to consider since the climate can thrash your boiler if left unattended. The techs will check for ventilation issues, gas leaks, burner soot, and other potential problems your unit may develope. Schuelke Plumbing will maintain your unit in order to ensure that your investment lasts for years to come.

Los Angeles Plumbers Serve HOA and Property Management Companies

Finding a plumbing compnay in the greater Los Angeles area to serve the needs of your property manaement company or HOA need not be a difficult process. 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 our plumbers provide.

Not only will your members, clients and tenants receive