Jim: Hello, this is Jim here with the Twin Home Experts. We’re here with our backflow tester, Henry. Henry, can you explain what a backflow does? Henry: Well, a backflow preventer essentially protects our drinking supply water. You’ve got domestic water supply here, from the meter to the backflow preventer.Read More…
Full transcript below: Dave Schuelke here with The Twin Home Experts. I want to go ahead and give you insight on why Uponor PEX is a much superior product than copper pipe. As you can see here, copper plumbing ran underground here to pick up this island sink.Read More…
Full transcript below: Dave Schuelke here with The Twin Home Experts. I want to go ahead and give you insight on why Uponor PEX is a much superior product than copper pipe. As you can see here, copper plumbing ran underground here to pick up this island sink.Read More…
Full transcript below: Hello folks, this is Jim here with The Twin Home Experts with another series of how to protect your home for less than $30.Read More…
Periodically inspect the area inside the cabinet under your sink. If you notice any water, be proactive and get it repaired immediately before it becomes a much bigger problem and threatens your health.Read More…
Periodically inspect the area inside the cabinet under your sink. If you notice any water, be proactive and get it repaired immediately before it becomes a much bigger problem and threatens your health.Read More…
In April of 2015, new legislation regarding water heaters will go into effect. Is your home prepared? The Department of Energy (DOE) has passed legislation that raises the energy efficiency standards of water heater installations across the nation on the manufacturing level.Read More…
In April of 2015, new legislation regarding water heaters will go into effect. Is your home prepared? The Department of Energy (DOE) has passed legislation that raises the energy efficiency standards of water heater installations across the nation on the manufacturing level.Read More…
In April of 2015, new legislation regarding water heaters will go into effect. Is your home prepared? The Department of Energy (DOE) has passed legislation that raises the energy efficiency standards of water heater installations across the nation on the manufacturing level.Read More…
As opposed to a sewer line, an area drain does not actually connect to your indoor plumbing fixtures. Read More…
As opposed to a sewer line, an area drain does not actually connect to your indoor plumbing fixtures. Read More…
It’s the holiday season, which means lots of cooking, eating, and celebrating! But while you’re getting your Los Angeles home ready for entertaining, make sure you don’t risk a plumbing emergency by putting unauthorized materials down your kitchen sink.Read More…
Right now, Los Angeles is smack in the middle of its rainy season — which means more homeowners are going to start noticing extensive mold growth happening in their homes. Read More…
It’s the holiday season, which means lots of cooking, eating, and celebrating! But while you’re getting your Los Angeles home ready for entertaining, make sure you don’t risk a plumbing emergency by putting unauthorized materials down your kitchen sink.Read More…
Since 1982, all of us here at The Twin Plumbers have always cared about our reputation, even before the Internet. Today we still hold a 98% customer retention rate. Before the Internet, it was all word of mouth – when something went wrong, customers would simply call in and request to speak to us.Read More…
In our blog, we’ve spoken about the difference between drain snaking and hydrojetting on a number of occasions. Read More…
What is Sewer Camera Inspection? A sewer camera is essentially a waterproof video camera that is installed on the tip of a long cable and threaded through the access port of your drains. Read More…
This is a video we took a while back while performing a mold remediation service (as well as HEPA vac service) for this home in Los Angeles. We’re posting it because it’s mold season here in Los Angeles: conditions are perfect for mold and mildew to thrive around your windows and in other areas of […] The post Mold Growth and Mold Remediation in Los Angeles appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
Nothing is worse than getting home feeling excited to take a nice hot shower after a long day at work…only to find that the water pressure in your home’s plumbing is weak, and the shower-head basically just drips. On the other hand, it can also be frustrating to have a shower that blasts too hard […] The post How to Adjust My Los Angeles Home’s Water Pressure? appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
Do you have a member of your family who is having allergies all of the time? It could be a problem with your indoor air quality that is aggravating their symptoms! Homeowners in LA rely on temperature control all year round — but some people don’t realize that HVAC systems need to be maintained, especially in […] The post Air Duct Cleaning Mold Removal in Los Angeles, CA appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
You may remember from one of our blogs a week or so ago in which Twin Plumbing experts suggested several drain cleaning and maintenance tips for Los Angeles homeowners. One of those tips was to make sure that your home’s main drain has an operational back-flow valve in order to prevent drain disasters in the case of heavy rain […] The post What is a Back-Flow Valve, and Why Does My LA Home Need One?Read More…
No home disaster is quite as frustrating as a hot water heater leak. When the storage tank on your hot water heater springs even just a tiny leak, you’re liable to come downstairs to an indoor swimming pool! If your water heater breaks and doesn’t have an automatic shut-off valve, it will continue to take water […] The post When to get a Water Heater Expansion Tank appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
For today’s blog, we thought we’d give you a glimpse of the Twin Plumbers in action! We received a call the other day regarding a completely backed-up area drain on a Los Angeles residential property, and our experts promptly arrived at the scene. An area drain, also known as a “floor drain,” is a plumbing fixture […] The post Drain Clog Removal in Los Angeles | The Twin Plumbers Remove Tree Roots appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
For today’s blog, we thought we’d give you a glimpse of the Twin Plumbers in action! We received a call the other day regarding a completely backed-up area drain on a Los Angeles residential property, and our experts promptly arrived at the scene. An area drain, also known as a “floor drain,” is a plumbing fixture […] The post Drain Clog Removal in Los Angeles | The Twin Plumbers Remove Tree Roots appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
Here at the Twin Plumbers, the Los Angeles Home Experts, we wanted to share with you some steps you can take to locate the source of a leak coming from your shower or tub. This should give you some insight before you choose to hire a plumber, so you know what you’re paying for and […] The post How do I find a leak coming from my shower and tub? appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
The post Sewer Odor in LA – Why Does My Bathroom Stink? appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
As you know, closets play an important role in a home & office, but it can also play an important role in mold growth if you are not aware of what you can do to prevent it. Things are stored in our closets for a very long time without a lot of movement, and most of all closets […] The post Closet Mold: Why Do I Have It? How Do I Get Rid of It? appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
When you get a sewer camera inspection, your plumber will then give you all of the drain cleaning options you have for clog removal or sewer replacement. If you’ve got any of the following issues, you need those informed and accurate options: Bad Odors – Having a nasty sewer smell in your kitchen or bathroom could be a sign […] The post Drain Cleaning Solutions in Los Angeles appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
Sewer Camera Inspection in Studio City and Sherman Oaks The Twin Plumbers team wants to wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving this year! But when you have old plumbing in your home, staying safe during the holidays can be a bit trickier. Read More…
This is a question and a call we periodically get here at the Twin Plumbers. In fact, the video attached to our post today demonstrates what a banging, humming, rattling pipe sounds like when something within the plumbing system is malfunctioning. Here’s the video, and the story is below: We had an urgent call come […] The post Why Are My Water Pipes So Loud? Pipe Repair in Los Angeles appeared first on Twin Home Experts.Read More…
