Jim and David Schuelke

Fall has 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.

Your water heater must work harder during the colder months. 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 this water into a nearby drain. Our plumbers will then test the water heater's pressure relief valve by lifting it up on the lever and allowing it to snap back. This water is extremely hot, so it is best not to do this yourself. The valve should allow a burst of hot water into the drainpipe. If this does not happen, the professional plumbing team here at Schuelke will install a new valve.

We will then check the temperature setting on your water heater's thermostat to make sure it is set for optimum performance. The Sherman Oaks plumbers can do the professional job you need.

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.

The plumbers have Schuelke Plumbing have the experience, craftmanship, physical ability, and proper equipment to make sure your job is completed quickly and properly.

Before you attempt to repair a plumbing problem such as a broken pipe, clogged drain, or even replace a water heater, think about your skills, tools, and time. You will most likely see that calling in the professionals to make repairs to your plumbing in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and the San Fernando Valley will make a lot of sense.

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 you flush down your toilets. The only paper product you should ever flush is toilet paper. When it comes to handy wipes, tampons, napkins, diapers, and paper towels, throw them into the trash.

Your garbage disposal is not intended for things such as chicken bones, watermelon rinds, potato peelings, and corn kernals, because they do not break down well enough to pass through the lateral lines. These items should also be thrown into the trash.

Hazardous waste, such as cleaning fluid, paint, and anti-freeze must never be poured down the drain. Check to see if your city has a hazardous waste disposal program to dispose of these things.

Also, clean out your bathroom drains regularly to get rid of hair and other debris.

Your sewer system can be kept clean and in proper working order for a much longer period of time if you keep these ideas in mind at all times. Be sure to call Schuelke Plumbing for all of your Los Angeles area plumbing and sewer repairs and replacement.

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 the pipes and pipe joints, as well as underground pipe structures and pipe connections to the main sewer line. It is best to have an effective root control program in place.

Root growth is determined first by gravity and secondly by water. The root hairs, which are fine, hair-like projections found on the surface of the roots, will find their way into drain lines and sewer pipes. They enter through small cracks or openings in the pipe or pipe joint. Once inside they will continue to grow, finally forming a root mass.

Call Schuelke Plumbing today to find out how we can help you with all of your plumbing and sewer repairs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

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 a period of time, the water seeping through the grout can cause deterioration, allowing it to crack and crumble. The climate in the Los Angeles area may also intensify the situation.

Many times our plumbers can simply repair the leaking shower pan without having to remove it. We can also use permanent caulking to prevent a leaky shower in the future. Whether you live in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, or Santa Clarita, Schuelke Plumbing is the place to call for all of your plumbing and sewer repair needs. Financing is also available, so call us today.