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  1. 4 More Ways to Drastically Reduce Your Water Bill

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    Are you struggling with expensive water bills? As reputable Los Angeles plumbers, we at Express Plumbing and Rooter know a thing or two about water efficiency. In a previous article, we shared some pointers on how to reduce water usage. Today, we give you 5 more effective ways to save money on your water bill. Invest in pipe insulation When you take a shower, do you run the water while you wait fo…Read More

  2. Garbage Disposal 101

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    There are many benefits to having a garbage disposal. The main purpose is to make cleaning your dishes faster and easier. However, one of the most common assumptions is, “I have a garbage disposal; I can throw whatever I want down the sink.” As plumbers in Los Angeles, we have seen just about everything get stuck in a garbage disposal. In order to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly he…Read More

  3. 3 Plumbing Tricks for Saving Water and Money

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    As California continues to deal with a drought and the potential for much higher water costs in the future, it’s time to consider how you can save money with upgrades to your home now. Here are three tricks Los Angeles plumbers can help you with that will keep your water usage down and your utility bills low in the coming years. Dual-Flush Toilets Even when you are limiting the amount of water u…Read More

  4. Water Conservation is Critical!

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    We’re currently in the midst of a major water crisis here in California. A four-year drought has led to a massive water shortage, which in turn has led to a dramatic rise in both state and local conservation regulations. Los Angeles residents are being asked to let their lawns die, to pay more attention to how much water they consume, and to limit the use of water at their places of residence an…Read More

  5. 4 Tips for Fixing a Clogged Drain at Home

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    Los Angeles plumbers receive calls to clear clogged drains probably more than any other home plumbing service. Between the regular buildup that causes minor clogs to severe stoppages caused by poor choices, this problem can become a nuisance. Unfortunately, store-bought drain cleaners often do more damage than good for plumbing. Here are four tips for fixing a clog the safe way. Flush with Hot Wat…Read More

  6. 4 Ways You Can Lose Hot Water at Home

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    Running out of hot water is never a pleasant experience. Whether you’re rushing to work on Monday morning or coming home after a long day of outdoor activities, a hot shower is an essential part of most people’s routines. Here are four common ways plumbers in Los Angeles find local residents losing hot water. 1. Tripped Circuits Without power to your home’s water heaters, you cannot get hot …Read More

  7. The Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

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    As long as one can remember, storage tank water heaters were the standard in home plumbing, but times have changed. You now have several options in water heaters, from which you can save energy and money, especially in operating costs. Here is a look at how tankless water heaters work. Hot Water on Demand The biggest (and most obvious) difference with tankless water heaters is the lack of the larg…Read More

  8. Improve Water Pressure with Copper Repiping

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    Are you constantly dealing with low water pressure? Does your water temperature change dramatically when someone uses a sink or toilet? Is your house built with polybutylene plumbing? If you answered “yes,” it might be time to consider copper repiping. Old pipes can degrade over time, leaving them ineffective and causing problems with the way water flows through the home. The copper repiping p…Read More

  9. Service Technicians Matter

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    When working with a company that you’ve never encountered before, there are many opportunities for the whole thing to go wrong. This is especially true of working with plumbers, as companies will send a technician to your home and the outcome of the project depends directly on that technician’s competency. It’s vitally important that you feel confident not only in your choice of plumbing com…Read More

  10. Trenchless Pipe Replacement

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    Do you have a leaky or damaged sewer line that needs replacing? Are you worried about a team of plumbers digging a huge trench in your yard to get the job done? You may want to consider trenchless pipe replacement as an alternative. Express Plumbing and Rooter is one of few plumbers in Los Angeles equipped and trained to perform trenchless pipe replacements, which dramatically lessen the amount of…Read More