los angeles plumbers: Install Earthquake Shut-Off Valves If You Live in Southern California
- 12/20/09 03:16 PM
Here in southern California we must be prepared for earthquakes at all times. During the past six months Los Angeles has had two minor earthquakes. While we are all aware that this will occur from time to time, many of us simply do not have all of the necessary precautions in place. One of the best precautions you can take is to have earthquake shut-off valves installed. Schuelke Plumbing recommends that you have this system installed in your home, as well as in any commercial property you are responsible for. These shut-off valves will help to prevent explosions after an earthquake measuring … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Repairs
- 07/31/09 03:39 PM
Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person when it comes to plumbing and sewer repair? Regardless of how the economy is doing, many people prefer to do their own home repairs. They may wish to save money, or simply enjoy working on their own home or other property. But repairing your own plumbing systen may be best left to the professionals. Maintaining your plumbing system requires more knowledge and experience than you may realize at first. Even if you have some skills in this area and have the right tools and safety equipment, repairing plumbing is best left to the professionals. … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Schuelke Plumbing - Helping Los Angeles Residents With Preventative Sewer Practices
- 07/14/09 08:50 AM
Here at Schuelke Plumbing, we want to help you save money and prevent costly sewer problems from arising in your home or office. You may not realize that you can play a part in keeping your sewer system in good repair. Keep grease out of your drains. This includes grease from bacon, hamburger, and anything else you may be preparing. Instead, pour the grease into a milk carton and let it harden. Then it can be taken out to the trash. You can also pour the grease into newspaper and then take it out to the trash. Be careful about what … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Plumbers - Root Intrusion To Your Sewer Lines Can Be Treated
- 07/09/09 05:09 AM
Root intrusion in Los Angeles is typically due to the types of trees that have been planted. The intrusion of roots into waste pipes can be a challenge. With older sewer systems, you are much more likely to suffer damage from root intrusion. The growth of root mass inside sewer lines will block the discharge of wastewater, resulting in backup into your home or building. Schuelke Plumbing is available to serve you when this happens at your property. The damage caused by the backup can be costly to repair and troublesome to deal with. Root growth can also cause deterioration of … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Leaking Shower Pans - Los Angeles Plumbers To The Rescue!
- 06/27/09 02:11 PM
Plumbing problems can be overwhelming if you do not stay on top of them from the very beginning. You may need to repair or replace your shower pan if there is water leaking into a room below. Other signs of leaking include discolored linoleum and moldy or missing grout in your shower area. Schuelke Plumbing can make these repairs to your shower quickly and easily. The grout in shower pans is not waterproof, unless an epoxy grout has been used. Water leaks through the grout to the shower pan liner below, and can then flow down the liner to the shower drain. Over … (1 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Trenchless Sewer Replacement - Los Angeles Plumbers Save Your Landscaping and Driveway
- 06/20/09 04:32 PM
You may need to have your sewer lines replaced or repaired, but dread the thought of having your entire yard and driveway torn apart by the plumbers. Trenchless sewer repair can save your yard and landscaping from being entirely ruined. It also saves your driveway, by not having to dig up every inch of your yard to install a new sewer system. Schuelke Plumbing offers the new trenchless sewer technology to repair your pipes and keep your yard intact. This new technology is very popular. Whether you have old, broken, or root infested sewer lines, our professional plumbing team can replace … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Plumbers Schuelke Plumbing Will Check Your Water Heater
- 06/13/09 07:54 AM
Summer has almost arrived in Los Angeles, and your plumbing system needs to be part of your plan to keep your home or office running smoothly. This includes service to your water heater. It should be flushed out to remove sediment buildup, which can cause corrosion, shorten its life span, and reduce heating efficiency. Call us here at Schuelke Plumbing to service your water heater today. We are conveniently located in Sherman Oaks, and serve all of Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita. We will drain several gallons of water from the faucet and connect a hose to direct … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Schuelke Plumbing - Copper Repiping in Los Angeles
- 05/31/09 01:36 PM
If you have an older home or commercial building, you will want to consider having the galvanized pipes repiped with copper. Repiping will remove or bypass your existing system. Galvanized pipes rust as they age. If you are getting rusty colored water when you turn on your faucets, copper repipe may be in your future plumbing maintenance plans. The plumbers and technicians at Schuelke Plumbing can use their video camera technology to sow you what it looks like deep inside your sewer lines. With this system they are able to show you immediately if you have a clog or other problem … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Do It Yourself Plumbing Repair - Los Angeles Plumbers Schuelke Plumbing
- 05/03/09 04:03 AM
Are you a 'do it yourselfer'? Your plumbing system is serious business, but there are some repairs that you can do yourself. Here at Schuelke Plumbing we want to serve you while also helping you to understand how to make small repairs yourself. Many people enjoy the 'do it yourself' process. Leaky faucets are the most common plumbing problem you will encounter, and also the easiest one for you to take care of yourself. Ignoring the problem will not make it any better, and you will spend quite a bit of money as the water just goes down the drain. A … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Plumbers - Schuelke Plumbing Reaches Out To Homeowners
- 04/21/09 06:32 AM
Is your home's plumbing system getting the attention it deserves? Now that the temperatures have risen and summer will soon be here, it's time to think about your home's plumbing and sewer system. Even though Schuelke Plumbing services both residential and commercial properties, we like to give some extra time and information to our homeowners. Check all of your drains on a regular basis to make sure there are no clogs. Many times hair, food, and other debris can clog up a drain, causing a situation that could lead to further problems down the road. Now that people are getting ready … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Plumbers Repair Clogged Drains
- 04/08/09 04:40 PM
Do you have a clogged drain that needs to be cleared? Toilets, showers, and sinks can easily become clogged for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the drain is sluggish, but not completely clogged. before you call in the plumbers, run the hot water for about 10 minutes. Many times this will open the drain. Sometimes you can remove the basket strainer from a sink drain and then use a plunger to open up the clogged drain. If this does not work, you will want to call the plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing. They will come to your home or office very quickly … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Sewer Repairs in Los Angeles - Trenchless Sewer Repairs Make Sense
- 04/02/09 09:02 AM
Sewer repairs in Los Angeles are quite common, because of the age of most homes. When you need to replace your sewer the last thing you want to do is to also have to replace your entire front yard, landscaping, and driveway. This is the case with traditional sewer repairs and replacement, where the plumbers must did up everything in order to do the work. At Schuelke Plumbing we use 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. Our experienced plumbers … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Do It Yourself Plumbing Repairs in Los Angeles
- 02/28/09 01:01 AM
Trying to save money by doing your own plumbing repairs? Regardless of how the economy is doing, many people prefer to do their own home repairs. They may wish to save money, or simply enjoy working on their own home or other property. But repairing your own plumbing systen may be best left to the professionals. Maintaining your plumbing system requires more knowledge and experience than you may realize at first. Even if you have some skills in this area and have the right tools and safety equipment, repairing plumbing is best left to the professionals. The plumbers have Schuelke Plumbing … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Plumbers Install Earthquake Shut-Off Valves - Are You Prepared?
- 01/15/09 02:39 AM
Are you prepared when the 'big one' arrives? During the past six months Los Angeles has had two minor earthquakes. While we are all aware that this will occur from time to time, many of us simply do not have all of the necessary precautions in place. One of the best precautions you can take is to have earthquake shut-off valves installed. Schuelke Plumbing recommends that you have this system installed in your home, as well as in any commercial property you are responsible for. These shut-off valves will help to prevent explosions after an earthquake measuring 5.4 or greater on the … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Copper Repiping In Los Angeles - Schuelke Plumbing Is A Copper Repipe Specialist
- 01/01/09 03:36 PM
Repiping is the process of removing or bypassing your existing pipe system for either fresh water intake or your sewer system. This is something to consider seriously if you have a galvanized pipe system. You most likely have galvanized pipes if your home or office is more than 25 years old. The main difficulty with galvanized pipes is that they rust. This is what you are seeing when you turn on the faucet and rusty water comes out. Over a period of 20 to 25 years, these galvanized pipes will become so rusty that you will be barely be able to … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Trenchless Sewer Repair - Los Angeles Plumbers Are 'No Dig' Experts
- 12/02/08 01:17 AM
Trenchless sewer repair can save your yard and landscaping from being entirely ruined. It also saves your driveway, by not having to dig up every inch of your yard to install a new sewer system. Schuelke Plumbing offers the new trenchless sewer technology to repair your pipes and keep your yard intact. Whether you have old, broken, or root infested sewer lines, our professional pumbing team can replace your old pipes with new, seamless polythylene pipes, saving you time and money in the process. This trenchless technology is referred to as pipe bursting, and only requires a minimum of digging. We … (1 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Tankless Water Heaters - Los Angeles Plumbers Show You How To Conserve Water While Saving Money
- 11/28/08 12:49 AM
Whether you live in North Hollywood or Beverly Hills, saving money while conserving water may be of importance to you. Tankless water heaters may be the answer for you. Schuelke Plumbing is the company to call for expert advice on installing tankless water heaters in your home, office, or commercial building. One of the main reasons people consider switching from a traditional water heater to a tankless water heater is because of the risk associated with earthquakes and other catastrophes here in the greater Los Angeles area. A tankless water heater is small, and generally will stay intact, even during a moderately … (1 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Planning to build or remodel? Don't forget the plumbing system!
- 11/01/08 04:27 AM
Planning to build or remodel a home or commercial building? There is much more to plumbing than just following the codes and rules that are required. Before you start building you next home or commercial building, give some thought to the plumbing system you will want to have installed. You want plumbing that is efficient, professionally installed, and state-of-the-art. Our plumbers here at Schuelke Plumbing will spend time with you to design a plumbing system that meets all of your needs and requirements. We work with realtors and other real estate professionals, as well as property owners, to determine how to … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: How To Unclog Your Bathroom Or Kitchen Drains - Before You Call Your Plumber
- 10/28/08 07:27 AM
Are your bathroom or kitchen drains clogged up on a regular basis? It may seem like your kitchen and bathroom drains get clogged on a regular basis. Professional plumbing companies such as Schuelke Plumbing offer a complete variety of services and will repair your clogged drains at your home or office, but also recommend some green ways to keep your drains open, without using powerful industrial chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. These products may contain lye or acid, and can be dangerous to the wastewater system, your PVC pipes, as well as your health. You may want to use a … (0 comments)
los angeles plumbers: Los Angeles Trenchless Sewer Repair - Plumbers Install Pipes Without Destroying Property
- 10/09/08 10:47 AM
If your residence or commercial building needs sewer repairs, the plumbers in Los Angeles are ready to help. Using state-of-the-art technology and video inspections, they can pinpoint your sewer problems quickly and efficiently. In Los Angeles and the surrounding area, people do not like the destruction that comes with traditional sewer line repairs. The video inspection also reveals whether you have cracks in your sewer lines, root intrusion, or a complete collapse of your sewer line. The video inspection is achieved by connecting a tiny camera to the end of the line. Trenchless technology, available in most cases, allows the plumbers to … (1 comments)
Jim and David Schuelke, owners of Schuelke Plumbing, provide answers to your questions so that you can give expert advice and recommendations to your clients.
Here in southern California we must be prepared for earthquakes at all times. During the past six months Los Angeles has had two minor earthquakes. While we are all aware that this will occur from time to time, many of us simply do not have all of the necessary precautions in place. One of the best precautions you can take is to have earthquake shut-off valves installed.;)
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