Nearly four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States behind New York City. It’s also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of … [Read more...]

Are you considering replacing your showerhead and looking for a comprehensive guide on how to do it yourself? Replacing a shower head is a straightforward DIY plumbing project that most homeowners can accomplish with ease. Whether you're upgrading to a water-saving eco-friendly showerhead or adding a stylish touch … [Read more...]

Southern California has some of the hardest water in the state. Normal or medium-hard water rates 60-120 mg/L. Water in Los rates 127 mg/L. That means that every liter of Los Angeles tap water contains 127 mg of calcium or magnesium - the minerals that make water hard. These contaminants come from ground water that … [Read more...]

As Californians, we all know too-well most how dangerous and frightening water scarcity can be. The past few years have taught us that water can come and go easily. In fact, water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious problem all over the country. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 states should … [Read more...]

Aside from helping you stay fresh and clean, the best part of taking a shower is the pressure of the water. It helps relieve stress, it reduces aches and pains, and it feels great. What doesn’t feel great is when that pressure suddenly reduces to a trickle for no apparent reason. The reality is, there usually is a … [Read more...]

Did you know that nearly 20% of your home's energy bill comes from simply heating up your water? Heating water requires more energy usage than almost any other household task (except for heating and cooling your whole home.) With costs that high, you’ll feel it even more if your water heater efficiency is less than … [Read more...]

When you picture a traditional water heater, the first thing you probably think of is its tank. A conventional water heater consists of a storage tank that holds its heating components and a reservoir of hot water for when you need it. The tank is the part of the fixture that needs the most maintenance. If your water … [Read more...]

Nobody likes standing in their basement, ankle-deep in cold water as they wonder “why is my water heater leaking?” Or suddenly feeling water dripping on their head from the ceiling while lounging on the couch. The last thing you want is a busted water heater causing water damage to your carpet, photos, comic … [Read more...]

Newer water heater technology means better energy savings and water savings for your home. The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 2015 regulates high efficiency standards for all residential tank-type gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters manufactured in the U.S. Upgrading your old water … [Read more...]

Traditional water heaters look like large metal cylinders and are usually located in your basement or closet. While tankless water heaters are becoming more popular, this blog will focus on the workings of the more common traditional tank water heater. Your water heater performs an important task that you probably … [Read more...]