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Find out if your home needs copper repiping - - Schuelke Plumbing has the answers

Schuelke Plumbing has been specializing in copper repiping for nearly two decades! So what is a copper repipe, and is it right for your home?

Homes and other buildings built over 30 years ago were built with iron pipes that were coated with zinc. These begin to have issues as they get older and the zinc lining will start to erode. This allows rust to form on your pipes, and the rust makes its way into your tap water. It is important to know that as your pipes rust, you'll have to start replacing them.

It is a better idea to replace your pipes with copper since replacing these galvanized pipes with other galvanized pipes will eventually need to be replaced again.

Having a full copper repiping done to your home can be very expensive, but it can also be very necessary. Schuelke Plumbing luckily offers financing for copper repiping and other costly home plumbing improvements. With copper repiping, you can look forward to:

* Better water pressure
* Tap water that tastes and smells better
* Prevention of future water damage, including old pipes bursting
* Increase in home value 

Remember, if you've suddenly lost water pressure in your shower, washing machine, kitchen sink, or garden hose, you may have several different issues. However, the most likely problem is that you need to have a copper repiping done. If you're considering such an option in the Los Angeles area, you can rely on Schuelke Plumbing to help you with a level of service that is second-to-none.  Read more about your service level guarantee here and from our happy customers here.

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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?

 

Los Angeles Plumbers Repair Clogged Toilets Immediately

Clogged pipes and drains are more than just an annoyance; when your toilet is clogged you must act quickly to get it repaired. Once you have tried everything you know, like using a coat hanger to unclog the paper, giving it some time to drain on its own, or pouring some type of liquid down the toilet, you may want to call the experts at Schuelke Plumbing to get it taken care of right away. They will repair your clogged toilet quickly and easily.

Each time you flush your toilet you are creating something called sewage, also known as wastewater. This human waste sewage not only smells bad, but also contains harmful bacteria. One type of bacteria found in sewage is coliform bacteria, E. coli, for example, and this can cause disease. Once the water in your pipes becomes infected with this bacteria it becomes a health hazard.

From this you can see that a clogged toilet requires professional attention to keep you and your family safe, while protecting the environment at the same time. Call us at Schuelke Plumbing to resolve this and any other plumbing problems immediately.

Clogged pipes and drains are more than just an annoyance; when your toilet is clogged you must act quickly to get it repaired. Once you have tried everything you know, like using a coat hanger to unclog the paper, giving it some time to drain on its own, or pouring some type of liquid down the toilet, you may want to call the experts at Schuelke Plumbing to get it taken care of right away. They will repair your clogged toilet quickly and easily.

Each time you flush your toilet you are creating something called sewage, also known as wastewater. This human waste sewage not only smells bad, but also contains harmful bacteria. One type of bacteria found in sewage is coliform bacteria, E. coli, for example, and this can cause disease. Once the water in your pipes becomes infected with this bacteria it becomes a health hazard.

From this you can see that a clogged toilet requires professional attention to keep you and your family safe, while protecting the environment at the same time. Call us at Schuelke Plumbing to resolve this and any other plumbing problems immediately.

Avoiding Plumbing Problems - Saving Money On Plumbing Repairs During A Recession

Avoiding plumbing problems before they start is one of the ways you can save money during a recession. Instead of letting your plumbing system go, spend the time to learn how to care for your home or commercial properties so that you can avoid costly repairs.

To keep from clogging up your drains, adhere to these plumbing suggestions:

• pour a pot of boiling water down all drains about once a month
• add about a half a cup of baking soda to boiling water to pour down your garbage disposal
• never pour grease down your kitchen drain
• always use a screen or filter in your bathroom to snag hair before it clogs your sink or shower drain
• never pour paint or chemicals down your drains, or you will risk ruining your pipes

These are just a few