Care One Plumbing.(909)657-2345 (626)791-9007 The San Gabriel & Pomona Valley Plumber

Ontario California Apartment Code Enforcement

2011-03-10T21:05:00.000-08:00

As we progress further into or out of the Greatest Depression-Recession (depending on who you believe!) there is a disturbing trend taking hold in many cities around southern California! what is it? well it has a beneficial sounding name.....CODE ENFORCEMENT! that doesn't sound like a bad thing right? well when not abused it's not a bad thing! BUT! I say again BUT! when a cities coffers get low and there's not enough money to pay for bloated city payrolls, and all those inefficient city employee's (example Bell, CA) then it's time to ramp up the code enforcement department! What these Vampires do is get in their little trucks and drive around to Apartment Complexes or Rental Properties or even homeowners that might be a little behind in their yard maintenance, and get out their little book and right a correction that they charge an administrating fee for! cha-chaa-ching instant city income! I have it on good authority that some cities (Ontario) use a helicopter to spy on their residents backyards for un-maintained pools or un-permitted additions and such! then watch out here comes the fines and fees! City sanctioned & legalized extortion!

We are working on a Apartment complex that was extorted (opps I mean fined) for code corrections, now that would be okay if they left it at making the corrections and let the property owners move on (sore backside and all) but once these Building Officials get their fangs in you they will not let go until you are bled dry and then some! They ignore their own complete incompetence and will make you make corrections to corrections they have already okay-ed??? how does that work? you okay-ed A, B, C, and D and now there wrong? come on guys! leave a little meat on the bone!

So if your planning on buying a rental home or apartments or starting a business or even a homeowner thinking of remodeling your Ontario California home or business think hard about it! REALLY HARD! because you will need a high tolerance for pain and suffering! NO JOKE! All I can say guy's is Karma is a bitch!

Copper Repiping your Ontario California Home

2011-03-10T20:32:00.000-08:00

March 10, 2011 Care One Plumbing recently completed a 2 bath copper re-pipe for a property owner in Ontario, CA 91764. The owner's tenant called him the other morning and was in a panic about water seeping out of the floor and from under the tub and toilet. The cause of the leak was a galvanized water line that had failed under the concrete slab, so rather than wasting the owner's time and money trying to repair this mess! we advised him to Copper Re-pipe and be done with it!

So the owner felt our suggestion was the best long term solution, so we proceeded with the project. Since the home was a modest size our crew was able to complete the Re-pipe in one day which included patching and clean up. The tenant was thrilled with the fast response and having to be without water for only 6-7 hours, and then not having to clean up a mess left by workman. She was also thrilled with the great water pressure and clear and clean water coming from her faucets and showers. So if your a property or apartment owner that is having water quality issues or leaks call us for a free estimate.

Benefits are great water quality, tenant retention, improved property valves, and piece of mind.

Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs Save Money

2011-03-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

At Care One Plumbing we have noted a problematic trend for many of our existing and newly acquired customers and that is differed maintenance. Now no one eagerly looks forward to home or business plumbing maintenance, we understand this! and in "challenging" economic times such as these....even less so! With today's many concerns plumbing seems low on the list of things to use precious money reserves on, and we would agree if you are living in a home or business without known plumbing issues. But if you are living with known issues that rare their annoying head on a regular basis, than it would be penny wise and pound foolish to not continue with your normal maintenance schedules. With today's high cost of plumbing products and materials it would be in your financial best interest to maintain existing fixtures and plumbing in good working order. If you have a sewer line that should be cleaned annually and try save money by not doing it, you could be in for expensive restoration or replacement costs if the roots become excessively large or collapse the line. Drains that a problematic need to be regularly cleaned or they can fail or worse, and if the line is located under the house you can have sewage collecting under your home, worse yet if the line is under the concrete slab having to break the concrete slab to repair the pipe. If you are hearing rattling or banging pipes or fixtures in your home? DON'T ignore this!!! this condition could be a failed pressure regulator, which could cost you thousands of dollars if this condition exists in your home and you have a failure of a pipe or a water heater. If you have a tankless water heater do not ignore your annual maintenance needs, and this brings us to a recent customer experience.

We recently went out to a home in Riverside CA for a tankless maintenance call, and after checking out the heater, we informed the homeowner that the heater was leaking from the heat exchanger. Well that wasn't the bad part! we change heat exchangers all the time from differed maintenance, the bad part was the heater was leaking for so long that it rotted out and damaged some other key components that needed to be replaced also. Well by the time you combined the heat exchanger the other key parts, and the labor the owner was better off replacing the heater. So what should have been a $200-250.00 maintenance call turned into a replacement of a $1300.00 5 year old tankless heater, and when you add labor into the cost of replacement it made for a very embarrassed and upset homeowner. So after we replaced the heater and corrected the improper installation, we set the homeowner up with all the manufacturer's recommended accessories needed to maintain the factory warranty and then put the homeowner on a maintenance schedule that they will be looking forward to on an annual basis. Now this is an extreme situation, but we feel that this scenario will become more common as money becomes tighter. So if your living with a plumbing problem or just routine maintenance needs, it would be in your best interest to not put maintenance on the back burner. If you have a maintenance need or concern, call us we will come out and provide you with a quick service or even a second opinion.

New Eternal Hybrid Water Heater

2011-03-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

Care One Plumbing has recently completed many installations of a great new product! The Eternal Hybrid Water Heater, this beautiful new product is getting great reviews and a lot of attention! what is a hybrid water heater you ask? well simply it combines the best features of a traditional tank heater and tank-less water heater. Why is this so revolutionary you ask? because each type of heater has drawbacks and benefits that asks it's user to bear with over its service life such as...

Traditional Tank Heater

Amount of hot water limited by size and capacity of heater
Dated Technology
Quickly run out of hot water
Noisy Tanks Due to Scale and Corrosion
Large Amount of Space needed for Heater
Poor Efficiency

Tank-less Water Heater

Lag Time for delivering Hot Water (not Instant)
Use of Recirculation Pumps Greatly Reduces Warranty
Requires Annual Maintenance (Descale Service)
Lower water pressure at higher flow rates
Better Efficiency 82 % (not Great)
Limescale is devastating to Heat Exchanger
Expensive Stainless Steel Venting Required

As you can see each technology has its issues and benefits, but what if there was something better out there, that took the strengths and corrected the weaknesses of each technology. Well there is silly it's the Eternal Hybrid, this nifty heater corrects the problems of both products in stunning fashion. First of all it's efficiency is at 98% once again 98% efficient! I don't think it can get better than that. Second this heater produces unlimited hot water, with NO LAG TIME from when you call for hot water, how? well there is a small storage tank that accounts for the instant demand when the water is turned on. Third this buffer tank also prevents the dreaded cold water sandwich that is common in tankless heaters, and also allows a standard re-circulation pump to be used without cutting you warranty by two-thirds. Fourth, the heater is all stainless steel! all main components are stainless steel, how's that for durability. Fifth no annual maintenance required, or special maintenance isolation valves needed for that maintenance! a savings of $200.00 versus a tank-less installation.

Now similar to a tank-less installation, the hybrid heater has very specific installation requirements that cannot be short cut if you want the heater to work properly. Proper placement of the heater will help to minimize the installation costs and initial upfront cost, which will allow for a faster return on investment. These heaters are the greenest water heating technologies available and the best part is, the savings are not lost in maintenance and high cost of ownership that is required with a standard tankless heater.

Low Water Pressure Montclair Copper Re-pipe

2010-03-09T21:49:00.000-08:00

Montclair, California Long time Montclair resident Mrs. Connie Y. was fed up with low water pressure in multiple fixtures in her home. The final straw was the kitchen faucet was now producing a rusty colored trickle of water, instead of a nice steady stream of clean clear water. She interview several plumbing companies including us Care One Professional Plumbing, and after meeting with the contractors, we were selected based on competetive estimate, our quality track record, and our attention to details. Mrs. Y's one bath home was completed in a day including patching and clean up, we left her home clean and ready for paint and she was thrilled with the results of the work.

Apartment Copper Repipe in Pasadena, CA

2010-03-09T19:55:00.000-08:00

Pasadena, CA Care One Plumbing recently completed a copper re-pipe for a 12 unit apartment building that was plagued with pipe ruptures, rusty water, low water pressure, pinhole leaks, and water disruptions while repairs were being made. The property management company was continually having to deal with unhappy tenants over plumbing issues, and this was leading to tenants moving on to greener pastures and better water pressure. After many years of providing service for this building and advising the owner that the repair costs are going to exceed the cost of a repipe in the near future, they decided to complete the copper repiping. We worked in sections of the building to allow most of the buildings water to stay on and keep the remaining tenants happy while the work was being completed. We also included individual shut off valves for the different sections to allow for isolation of apartments for future maintenance needs, this was something that the original plumbing system was missing. Other upgrades we installed are new water heaters and hot water insulation for the return piping and mains, this will greatly increase efficiency and cost savings making for a quicker return on investment. For each unit we installed new angle stops and supply lines for each fixture, and then instructed each tenant how to shut the water off in case of an emergency. Once the work was completed we patched all the drywall and stucco openings we created, after a little primer and paint and the place was better than new. For the mainline supplying the building we split the water service to allow for a manifold system that would ensure that the building always had water even when maintenance would be required, our goal was to add to the usability of the system and make improvements to aid the owner in making the tenants happy, and these days happy tenants do not move which increases the bottom line for the owner or property management.

We have also finished complete and partial re-pipes for customers in Los Angeles, Alhambra, Arcadia, Hacienda Heights, Brea, Covina, Monterey Park, Temple City, Duarte, Monrovia and several other cities in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Many customers that want to repipe their buildings, but cant afford a complete copper re-pipe we will re pipe a building in several sections to allow for the cost to be spread out over a longer period of time, this method is not as cost effective as a complete repipe but it works for many customers.

We have also completed copper repiping for small medical buildings, convalescent homes, government facilities, private schools, large apartment buildings 30+ units, and many other applications. If you are a building owner or property management professional and are interested in increasing the value of a building you own or manage contact us for an on-site evaluation and custom estimate.

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Backflow Devices and Lead Free Law Ontario, CA

2010-03-08T19:10:00.000-08:00

Ontario, California New Lead free was enacted January 1, 2010, the law states that all fixtures and fittings used for potable water in plumbing must be Lead Free. Well the intent of the law is admirable, but it really isn't going to benefit consumers much at all. What it will do is raise the cost of brass plumbing items greatly, and backflow devices are also effected. Manufacturers are trying to playing catch up with the new requirements. As a result there are no backflow devices over 2 1/2" that are approved by USC the backflow governing body, so this creates a big problem for a customer that needs to replace a larger device. We recently have run into this problem near Ontario International Airport, LSG Sky Chefs the food service for most airlines recently needed to replace an existing 3" device. We determined the device was to risky to try and repair, and advised our customer to replace the device. The problem is.....with what? nothing over 2" is approved.....we decided to remove the 3" device and then install two 2" devices, this would allow for similar flow capabilities and also ensure that they always had water. After the manifold was built we mounted the devices and tested for proper operation, and then submitted the required paperwork. If you need backflow testing or repairs, we provide affordable solutions.

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Copper Re pipe Upland, CA

2010-03-08T17:46:00.000-08:00

Upland, CA Long time Upland resident (43 years) Mrs. Baumstark, recently contracted with Care One Plumbing to complete the replacement of her homes galvanized piping with new Copper pipes. I sat down with her to discus her project and some of the options and concerns she had with the work, one of the options she was interested in was Pex piping. We discussed the pro's and con's with that particular material and felt that was not the best option for her situation. She also had a concern about permitting the project, so we pulled a permit to ease concerns that she would receive a quality installation. Our highly efficient crew complete her 2 bath home in a day and cleaned up her home spotless, we then called for inspection for the following day. I met with the Upland City Inspector the following day to do the rough inspection, and he complement us on the quality of the work and stated that this was one of the nicest jobs he's inspected. After signing off on the inspection, we completed the patching of the openings in the drywall and stucco and then called for final inspection. I received a call the following day from Mrs. Baumstark, she excitedly told me that the inspector had just finalized her inspection and then commented to her that this was one of the nicest jobs and workmanship he has seen during his time as a city inspector. She then thanked us for a great experience and then stated she will refer us to all her friends and neighbors every chance she gets.

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Noritz Tankless Water Heater in Chino Hills, CA

2010-03-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

Chino Hills, CA Care One Plumbing recently completed installation of a Noritz Tank-less water heater for a long time customer. During recent renovations we discovered the Chino Hills Resident had been living with a slab leak that went unnoticed until the water started to boil up in the recently tiled living room. we located the leak in a very inconvenient spot. The homeowner did not want to destroy recently installed tile flooring and cabinetry, so we re-routed the piping through the ceiling and down to the manifold to restore the water to the effected fixtures.
We also noted some other issues with the existing water heater installation, and discussed the homeowners options for correcting the issue. We settled on replacement of the tank style heater with a new Noritz Tank less water heater, we had to re-locate the tankless to the outside of the home to allow for a cost effective installation. Our Customer is thrilled that they are now able to fill their large soaking tub without draining their old tank style heater, and the longer showers are pretty nice as well. Interested in a Tank less water heater? or have a slab leak contact us @ www.careonelumbing.com

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Copper Repipe in La Canada-Flintridge

2010-03-08T16:30:00.000-08:00

La Canada-Flintridge, California. Care One Plumbing has recently completed a Copper Repipe for a young couple moving into the first home. The La Canada-Flintridge homeowners interviewed several plumbing companies to find the best fit for their home's needs. Mr. & Mrs Wong were advised by their Home Inspector that the Galvanized Piping has reached the end of it's useful life, and this would be the time to replace with copper piping. After reading our favorable reviews on Yelp they asked us to bid on the project, we provided them with a competitive estimate and were still able to provide a quality installation they selected Care One Plumbing. Our efficient crew re-piped the 2 bath home in one day, and we also added the rough piping for an additional master bath sink. After the inspection was complete and signed off on, we patched the openings that were required to complete the installation of the copper piping. After the project was complete the Wong's commented on the quality of the installation and how affordable it was! they were thrilled with the new water pressure, the clarity, and the taste. Paul Ramirez of Care One Plumbing has been providing service, repairs, copper re pipes and many other plumbing services for La Canada-Flintridge residents for over 25 years.

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Pasadena Commercial Plumber Saves Business's Money

2009-10-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Pasadena, CA Local commercial plumber Care One Professional Plumbing, is helping Business and Home Owners save on needed plumbing repairs and upgrading plumbing systems.

Care One Plumbing's owner Paul Ramirez has been serving Pasadena, Altadena, So. Pasadena and many other local communities for over 25 years, Ramirez has a vast and varied knowledge of all types of plumbing systems that Pasadena has to offer. As a plumbing contractor Pasadena is a great place to provide service, your exposed to 100 year old buildings, commercial systems, new construction plumbing, old heating system, green friendly plumbing products, historical homes, sewer and drain services. Our experience includes Private Schools, Medical, Veterinary Hospitals, Restaurants, Management Companies, Government Facilities, HOA's, Historical Societies, and many other industries. We are experienced in Commercial, Backflow Testing, Residential, Industrial, Sewer Cleaning, Trench-less Sewer Replacement, Copper Repiping (commercial & residential), Tankless Heaters, Boilers, Pump Systems, Remodels, Gas Piping and Earthquake Valves.

Some of Current & Past Customers

Polytechnic School
Rose City Veterinary Hospital
Shaab Japanese Restaurant
Vive
Union Station Homeless Shelter
New China
JL Moseley Co.
JPL
Beven & Brock
and many many more!

So if you have a business, school, medical/dental office, restaurant, HOA, management co, retail store or you just live in Pasadena.....CALL TODAY AND SAVE!!! $50.00 see details

Save $50.00 off invoices over $200.00 and save $25.00 on invoice under 199.99 offer can not be combined with other offers and have no cash value and can not be used for service call fee

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Glendora, CA Bursted Water Main Pipe Replaced

2009-09-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

Glendora, CA 91741 A long time resident had recently experienced a burst water main, the homeowner found water bubbling up through her driveway and planter. Her son-in-law called us on an emergency basis, stating that his mother-in-law was worried about the situation. We arrived at the home to assess the situation and determine the cause of the leak, based on the location of the leak we determined the leak was in the main line. The main water line was a 1" galvanized pipe that was about 55 years old, and had rotted out under the driveway.

The homeowner had called out another company prior to calling us, and their solution was to saw cut about 60 feet of nice driveway? so this solution and the high price tag worried this elderly homeowner.

At Care One Plumbing we are very used to working in public and private settings where destroying or even disturbing historical or valuable landscaping is not an option! These types of enviorments require great attention to details and proper handling of the project, so if you have a historical lanscape or just like your lawn Care One Plumbing is the one to call. We helped out this homeowner replace her water service by cutting back her hedges that tightly ran along the driveway and then trenched the 85 feet to the existing water tie-in point. We installed a new ball valve and tested the piping for proper operation and then restored her driveway and landscape.

Our Homeowner inspected the work and commented that it looks better then when you arrived, much cleaner and neater. Great work guys! AND AT HALF THE PRICE!!!

So if you have a burst water main, ruptured water service, leaking water pipe, leaking water valve, underground leak, high water bills or other mystery leaks call us we are very good at resolving these situations in a stress free manner. We have replaced water mains in Glendora, Pasadena, Ontario, Upland, Covina, Azusa, Monrovia, Arcadia, Diamond Bar, Hacienda Heights, Temple City, Rosemead, Rancho Cucamonga, Altadena, Fontana, Riverside, Norco, Montclair, Claremeont, and many other cities to the delight of many home & business owners.

New Bradford White Heater Upland, CA

2009-09-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

We recently completed a water heater installation for excited Upland, CA homeowner, Mr. Homeowner had sent some time researching water heater options and local plumbing companies to perform his installation. And after reading our customer reviews and testimonials, Mr. Steinberg called and scheduled an appointment for us to take a look at his situation, we then arrived at his home and listen to his concerns and needs and looked over the problems. We first had to correct some high water pressure issues for the home, after the pressure was under control we showed Mr. Steinberg the different options for heating hot water for his home. We looked at Noritz & Takagi Tankless heaters, Hybrid Heaters, Standard Bradford White Tank Style heaters, and Bradford White's High Performance Heaters selected the 25 Gallon High Performance Heater. The 25 Gallon heater will deliver 155 Gallons of hot water in the first hour, which is phenomenal for a heater of that size and the 55 Gallon will deliver 200 Gallons in the first hour. With these two heaters one can get . We discussed the different heaters based on cost, performance, maintenance issues, and installation requirements, Steinbergtankless performance in a standard tank package, the benefits of this type of heater is installation requirements are very similar to a standard water heater. So you can get almost endless hot water without the having to upgrade gas lines, electrical, venting, modifying water piping, and the added expense required for a tank-less install. In a tract home sometimes these upgrades are not practical or even do-able without re-inventing the wheel, so these heaters are a viable and practical solution. We installed a 25 Gallon for another customer in Arcadia, CA that had a small niche for the heater to fit in, and we replaced his old 30 Gallon with the 25 Gallon and the homeowner was thrilled with the ability to take more than one shower in an hour.

These heaters use a thermostatic mixing valve to regulate the amount of hot water that comes out of the heater, when you add high recovery these heaters are a winner. The only modification is these heaters require a 4" vent, which is usually not an issue as most homes have a 4" vent standard. A high performance heater will run you 30-40% more than a standard heater and 30-40% less than a Tank-less heater installation.

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2009-09-17T21:31:00.001-07:00

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New Noritz N751 Tank-less Heater in Arcadia, CA

2009-09-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

Arcadia, CA a Happy Homeowner converts his leaking and rotten gas water heater to a new efficient Noritz N-751OD Tankless water heater. The home is a 1950's ranch style home that had 2 tank style water heaters on both sides of the home, 1 heater ran the bathrooms on one side of the home the other runs the kitchen, laundry, and half bath. We placed the heater near the restrooms and sized it to run the whole home, the homeowner is planning on eliminating the other tank heater and connecting both hot systems in the future.

The leaking heater is in a outside water heater closet that butts up to a bedroom closet, we wanted to remove the heater, piping, and drywall from the closet down to the studs. Then we were going to frame in the door opening and place a recess box and piping into the opening and then install the tank-less into the recess box, that would have given the homeowner a slick heater install. But due to budgetary concerns we located the heater near the gas meter and newer copper pipe under the home, for a faster and more cost effective installation.

As a Certified Noritz Service Provider...much of our Tank-less experience comes from correcting other "Tank-less Installers" installations (Certified or Not) So when we do our installations we use that experience to provide a homeowner with a proper installation, that saves MONEY in the long run. Most installers will use flimsy straps to secure the heater, under size the gas line, or not install isolation maintenance valves (Huge Mistake). Our average cost for correcting "Certified or Un-Certified Installers" installation runs about $500.00-600.00 per invoice, I personally would lose my mind getting a bill for repairs of a supposedly properly installed heater like this!!! but that's just me??? These Installers will often do these shortcuts to keep costs down and make for a more attractive estimate for un-suspecting homeowners, so 1-2 years down the road when the heater craps out because of improper install or lack of maintenance.....bing bang boom here we come to the rescue!!! "Water Heater Installation Companies "(Slam-Bangers) are our best source of referral business!!! Thanks Guys! keep up the lousy work!

Call today to Schedule appointment (626) 791-9007 (909)657-2345 or e-mail

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Copper Pipe Slab Leaks, Repairs & Leak Detection

2009-09-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

Ontario, California In recent months Care One Plumbing has been inundated with many Copper Pipe Slab leaks for many home owners in the:

Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Diamond Bar, Pasadena, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Riverside, Arcadia, Monrovia, Covina, West Covina, Hacienda Heights, Alhambra Communities.

Our Plumbers are experts in leak detection and use some of the most advanced equipment available, this benefits the homeowner by locating leaks as cost effectively as possible. Accurate leak detection helps minimize any secondary damage to flooring, cabinetry, walls, and any other obstructions in the home. Accurate leak detection also helps to determine the best possible solution for correcting the problem, it may not always be beneficial for the homeowner to open the slab to repair the damaged pipe. If it is determined that re-routing of the damaged pipe is the best method for repair, we can also locate the piping manifold and re-feed the water to the manifold. Sometimes repairing a slab leak doesn't make sense, if you have experienced multiple leaks in the home than repairing another leak may not be the best option. In a situation like this a copper re-pipe may be the better option for a long term solution or if the home is piped in Galvanized Pipe than repair is not a valid option. So you think you have a slab leak? How to be sure? What should I look for?

High Water Bills
Sounds of running water, with nothing running
Hot spots in the Floor
Water Heater continually running
Floor is wet, with no source or reason

What are some of the causes for a slab leak?

Improper or Poor Workmanship
Poor Water Quality or Chemical Treatment
Normal Wear & Tear
High Water Pressure
Rocks, or Debris against piping

What happens after I have a leak? call Care One Plumbing and we will dispatch a Plumber who will locate your leak and give you a UpFront Price to correct the problem. We will then protect the area with plastic to minimize the amount of dust spread around your home, we will then open the slab and make the needed repairs. After the repairs have been completed we will test for proper operation and then back fill the trench with sand, and then patch the opening with concrete. Depending on what the flooring is we can repair the tile flooring, re-lay the laminate flooring or provide a carpet subcontractor to repair carpeting.

Insurance Company.....This can be a costly mistake!!! many Insurance Companies will raise your insurance rates based on filing a claim THAT THEY WILL NOT PAY ON ANYWAY!!! Many years ago Insurance Companies would partially cover some of these types of expense, but not anymore! and now may penalize you for filing the claim. So if you feel you must ask about coverage.....do it as an inquiry not as a claim!!! and remember that most likely you will have a $1000.00 Many Homeowners want to minimize out of pocket expenses by contacting their Homeownersdeductible before the insurance company puts out penny one! Most slab leaks cost between $800.00 to $2500.00 to make repairs depending on circumstances, so if you deduct your $1000.00 deductible and add the cost of rate hikes you will receive it may not make sense even if they do allow for some coverage??? If you have questions about Insurance Coverage for this type of repair contact me and I will be happy to answer questions

Paul Ramirez, Care One Professional Plumbing

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Rusty Water? Low Water Pressure? Copper Repiping Fast

2009-06-17T21:03:00.000-07:00

Care One Plumbing is your Copper Re-piping specialists we have completed many repipes for our customers, and have delighted customers all over the San Gabriel Valley, Inland Empire, and Los Angeles County. The majority of our copper re-pipes come from happy customer referrals, this is testament to the affordability and quality of the work we perform for our customers.
Replacement of Galvanized Piping is a project that most home, business, and apartment owners do not welcome, the fact of the matter is....it can be costly and somewhat disrupting to normal everyday life. But the benefits greatly out way the drawbacks! here are some of the pros and con's......
Drawbacks

Re-pipes can be Costly (there are options)
Temporary Loss of Water or Facilities
Dusty & Messy (if steps are not taken to minimize this)
Secondary Repairs needed (drywall & stucco patching etc. etc.)
One to Several Days of workman in the home

Benefits

No More Rusty colored Bad Tasting Water!
No More Clogged Faucets or Shower Heads!
No More Low Water Pressure!
No More Scalding or Freezing jolts (when toilet flushed)
Use Multiple Fixtures at Once!
No long waits for Hot Water (instant hot water w/pump system)
Great time to upgrade or move water heater (tank-less?)
Add Value to your home or business!
Most Homes Completed in 1 Day
We Patch All Holes
LIFETIME WARRANTY
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This is a Great Time to upgrade to a Green Friendly Tank-less Water Heater....Save Money, Water & Natural Resources in your Home! up to $1500.00 Tax Credit & $150.00 Rebate....Going Green is a No-Brainer!!!

There are many different ways and approaches to completing a Copper Re-pipe!, and we have settled on a methods that insures the best possible outcome for the project. Our customers welcome the fast and professional Copper Re-pipes we provide for their homes, we strive to provide affordable quality solutions.....and Many Customers Agree....That's what we provide!

Raised Floor (crawl space)
The first thing we do is determine what the customer needs are, after that has been determined and okayed's we begin. We use Type "L" Copper Pipe for all pressure piping, this insures a quality end result. Type "K" Copper is available for special needs and Type "M" copper is available for budgetary concerns.
We crawl under your home and spot the locations for the tie in points for the new copper piping. We then open the walls or drill any holes required for access to the fixtures. We will then go under the home and cut out and remove the existing Galvanized piping and dispose of properly. We does this for a couple of reasons....This allows us access to the channels and paths already present in your home. When you run the new piping along side the old, it looks terrible! and if a trades person isn't concerned with the look of his or her work??? well that person won't be working on my home or job site! (and remember the straight path is always the best for Plumbing!) Also the duplicate method requires more fittings and elbows to turn back into the proper position, this increases the time & material needed to complete the job! this increases the Cost to You! and when you add unnecessary fittings and elbows that decreases the efficiency of system. So once the old piping is removed, we size the piping for proper flow and determine the most efficient path for the new copper pipes. Then we begin to run the branch mains to the different areas, from there we branch out to the individual fixtures and make the required connections.
Each fixture receive a new Shut off valve and Stainless Steel supply connector, or we tie in directly to the fixture using approved tie-in methods. We also insure that all piping is strapped securely to minimize the chance of rattling or damage to the new piping. We also ream ALL piping and use LEAD FREE Solder and WATER Soluble Soldering paste for you protection and code compliance.
Once the piping is installed we double check all connections and strapping to insure a proper job, we then pressure test the system to check for leaks, and check it again!, we then flush the system to remove debris and water soluble soldering paste and check the fixtures for proper operation and flow.
No Crawl Space Attic Access
This Copper Re-pipe is handle differently because the piping is usually in the concrete slab, here we still determine what the customer wants and needs and we plan accordingly and approve the plan prior to work beginning. This type of re pipe requires considerably more walls and access to be made due to limited access. So be prepared for a lot of drywall or stucco repairs, it is possible to install the piping without opening a lot of walls.....but it's not a good idea, because the piping can not be secured or strapped properly and is usually just stuffed into the opening leaving a questionable end result! This Job does allow for the water to be left on longer than in the raised floor home, because a second system is the only way to complete the work. The piping is sized, layed out, and installed the same as the raised floor method. We also secure, strap, and install new shut off valves and supply connectors as in the raised floor method. With this type of re-pipe we highly advise insulation of the cold water piping and suggest the hot water system. The cold water piping will absorb the ambient temperature of the attic space and you will have lukewarm water instead of cold water.
After Completion of the work the system is double checked for strapping and properly soldered joints, we then pressure test the system and re-check for leaks. We then perform flow testing and check the fixtures for proper operation.

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Backflow Prevention Devices what are they for ?

2009-06-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

What are those Backflow Devices for? well the short answer is they protect a water source (city supply or a properties internal piping) from contamination from what ever the backflow device is connected to or serves. This is important because some equipment uses chemicals or is connected to hazardous equipment or possibly stagnate water (example Fire Sprinkler Systems) piping. So in a commercial setting backflow devices will serve meter protection, fire sprinklers, soft drink fountains, medical equipment, irrigation, cooling towers, and many other specialty applications all are important in protecting health and welfare of the general public. In a residential setting backflow protection devices are used for irrigation, home fire sprinkler systems, and meter protection.

As a Certified Backflow Tester, I have seen on more than one occasion a home or business owner freak out about having to perform their annual testing or make repairs when the device fails to operate. If you own or are responsible for a device or devices, you need to know that backflow devices are prone to failure!...why....many factors the condition of the device, the condition of the piping, the condition of the water, the equipment connected to it, the usage of the device, and many other factors and conditions in a plumbing system. So all that means that devices will work until they the stop working....it's that simple and they may work flawlessly for years or work terrible from day one! the conditions or installation will dictate this. So as a tester to try and make a frustrated owner understand that this piece of equipment is there to protect their health & welfare is a bit of a challenge to say the least! and to make them understand that making repairs is not an option or a conspiracy put together by the CIA and the water department(no joke true story) is really trying at times. These repairs can get expensive and it's understandable that an owner doesn't want to spend money on some device they could care less about, but the alternative is the water company WILL shut down your water! without compliance.

Testing a backflow devices is a simple procedure that runs between $45.00-100.00 depending on the company, the tester is required to complete the test form and submit to the authority requesting the test (exception Los Angeles County). A good tester will be able to determine why a device is malfunctioning or seeming to malfunction, we use digital equipment that also aids us in diagnosing difficult problems or situations. A qualified tester can also determine when repairs should not be made on a given device, this is important because throwing money down a bottomless pit doesn't make sense either.

Care One Plumbing Back flow testers are licensed in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties and perform all types of repairs or replacements on devices up to 12" in size. Schedule your testing today.

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GE & Maytag Water Heater Buyer's Beware

2009-05-01T15:51:00.000-07:00

Attention Home Owners are you thinking about purchasing a GE or Maytag Water Heater....well I would advise that you think twice before plopping down your hard earned money! We've recently had a rash of GE and Maytag Heater service calls, that ending up costing the homeowner money & stress they weren't counting on spending. Recently in Whittier CA we serviced a 1 year old GE Heater that had failed. What killed this heater was a combination of lousy product, improper install (handyman) and a dryer vent that was not connected. The dryer vent gets most of the blame, as the heater was sucking in lint which also blocked the combustion air openings. This caused the heater to overheat and the high limit safety device to activate which killed the heater. GE in it's infinite wisdom decided not to make the safety feature re-settable by anyone trained or not, so consumer's will end up paying the price. For this particular heater, we had to un-install it and take it back to Home Depot wait in line for manager approval and verification from GE. After all this drama we returned to the home installed the new lousy heater and corrected the handyman's code violations all to the tune of $800.00. Luckily the tenant was only out of hot water for a about 6 hours or so, but I've seen homeowners without hot water for 2-4 days waiting for parts to arrive from the manufacturer. In my experience the home stores have a track record of supplying sub-standard plumbing products, and this is not limited to water heaters also toilets, faucets, piping, and fixtures are all "homeowner" grade products. As a Plumbing Contractor, I am doing a disservice to my customers by installing these products, so as a general rule we will not provide and install these products. Many Customers ask us to install their purchases, and as a service company we will but we advise against using these products. Everyone wants to save money! Everyone! but there's an old saying "You get what you Pay For" and it's never more true than with plumbing and plumbing products. The home stores maintain their "Low Prices" by providing aesthetics over quality, they will skimp in the materials used to manufacture the "Homeowner Grade" products they sell.

All newer California water heaters have a sealed combustion chamber, this is a safety feature designed to help prevent explosion from flammable vapors. This design requires combustion air to be drawn in from vents at the bottom of the heater, this is okay except for the fact that most water heaters are forgotten about.....until they stop working! With the new heaters this is a bad idea as these heaters must be kept clean and clear.....if! you want to keep your investment working that is! If you own a newer heater, maintenance is the key! inspect the heater for leaks, dust or debris around the air vents and clean them regularly. Also flush the heater on a regularly basis and you can expect your heater to last 10-12 years.

So if the home store is not the place to get your new water heater....then where? Well the answer is your local plumbing professional. Most professionals will service your heater annually and insure you receive the greatest value for your investment. We provide Bradford White Heaters for our customers, our track record with these heaters is outstanding with only 1 defective heater coming to mind in the 15 years or so we have been installing them! That's Value! and a winner in my book. If you average the additional cost (over 12 years) of having a professional like Care One Plumbing install a quality product you will definitely come out a head, especially if your home store heater lasts only a few years! Still unsure? Google "GE Water Heaters" and see the reviews and consumer complaints and then decide if saving a few hundred bucks is worth the headaches and future additional cost.

Need a Plumber? Local Plumbing Contractor Help

2009-04-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

Home Plumbing repairs it's something no one looks forward to.....with the exception of the Plumber! and that's understandable it can be messy, stinky, time-consuming, expensive, frustrating, etc. etc. etc. But as a homeowner you can take care of some of the minor maintenance needs yourself, and the time you spend will be well spent. Performing some basic maintenance on some of your home systems can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Drains: Keeping your drains flowing is not hard if you understand water is the key! open clean out plugs and insert a hose with a (tightened) small nozzle and turn on the water and flush the accumulation. Do not force the hose into the line to far! it's not a snake, let the water run for several minutes and keep an eye inside the home for back ups. On Lavatory sinks the problem is usually under the stopper, hair will accumulate there so disconnect the stopper and remove it. Once remove you can usually remove with a screwdriver, twirl like spaghetti and remove, or you can pick up a $3.00 tool called a zip-it and use it....it's simple. There are also drain maintenance chemicals you can use to keep things-a-flowing! Use Bio-Clean, or other enzyme based products, another good product is Citrus Drain De-greasers there natural and effective. Avoid acid based chemicals as they are harmful to you and the plumbing. We carry our own high quality Citrus based De-greaser that works great for our commercial customers. Using a quality drain maintenance product can keep your drains working nicely, so take the time.
Water Heaters: This the most often ignored appliance in the home, take the time to do some simple maintenance. First inspect the heater look at all the piping is anything leaking? next clean around the heater remove spider webs, dust, accumulation, this is of great importance on newer heaters with the sealed combustion chamber. If these heaters overheat you can burn out the high limit sensor, especially on the home store heaters. Next connect a hose to the drain valve and run the hose outside, turn on the water and run under pressure until the water runs clear. This should be done ideally monthly but at least several times a year will do. If the heater has never been maintained this service may not be effective as the minerals have already boiled and backed in place. If anything is out of ordinary contact a professional to check the heater out safety must be a priority. Those of you with a Tank less heater, De-scaling is MANDATORY! if you do not De-scale your heater annually you will kill you heater.......GUARANTIED
Heater/AC: With your homes heating the main thing to maintain is your filter! this is a priority, without a clean air filter you will choke the efficiency & the life out of your heater/AC unit this is bad. Outside take a hose and wash down you condenser unit, this will help with transfer of heat and the efficiency of the A/C which translates to $$$ saved.
General: Many problems can be solved or minimize additional damage or cost by paying attention to your home and it's systems, when toilets stop flushing, when faucets start dripping, when pipes start bubbling, when plumbing starts vibrating, rattling, banging this is the time to call a professional.

While many minor home repairs can be completed by the homeowner, many repairs can be completed more efficiently, by a experienced plumbing contractor. Some home repairs require special tools, material, techniques, or adherence to code requirements that the homeowner is unaware of and often times more cost effectively.

There are several types of Plumbers out there today.....

The Corporate Plumber: These plumbers tend to be the highest priced contractors and are supposed to provide the best results, service, and quality control. What tends to happen is the techs are trained in sales heavily and not so much in plumbing, most are part changers with very few being experienced troubleshooters.
The I know a Guy Plumber: These "Plumbers" tend to be unlicensed handymen or guys that know enough plumbing to be dangerous. Be careful about what you have this "Plumber" work on, I have cleaned up many-a-mess and corrected code violations that have been left behind. Saving money is great if the repairs do not have to be re-repaired to correct improper work.
The Cheap Plumber: My personal favorite, this plumber promises the world....quality, professionalism, service, pride in workmanship, all at a rock bottom price??? NOW I know we all want to save money on something we don't want to spend money on!!! BUT does this seem reasonable? no it doesn't but many fall for it! Every quality cheap job I've seen, is far from quality and most times was a waste of the customer's money. Remember the old saying "You Get What You Pay For" so a rock bottom price is arrived at because something is cut out of the job...example: material quality, code requirements, proper workmanship (usually), proper time for the repair, you may save money but what are you losing??? Quality? Safety? Workmanship?
The Family Contractor: This is where professionalism, quality, pride in workmanship, and a fair price all seem to meet to the customer's benefit. These Plumbing Contractors tend to be the most experienced & knowledgeable plumbers, the cream of the crop. Smaller contractors tend to be owner operated and let's face it when an owner operator is doing or overseeing the work going into your home, YOU will be the beneficiary of the deal. An owner wants to build long term relationships with their customer's, so they provide quality, knowledge, ethical service, pride in workmanship, and built in value at a fair price. This contractor tends to be medium to medium high priced, but your receiving more in value and quality for not much more in cost.

The best way to select a contractor is to get an estimate or two and go with the plumber that you are most comfortable with, use your intuition it's usually right on! if it feels right it usually is. If you feel you need to get multiple estimates have the good sense and taste to separate the times you schedule the contractors, having contractors trip over each to get into your home will have a negative effect on your estimate and the work provided for you! and that's not what your looking for is it? Plumber's are there to solve your problem, so how you interact with them will determine the experience you have! Good Luck!

Paul Ramirez is Owner/Operator of Care One Professional Plumbing who can be contacted for questions on hiring a contractor for repairs for your home or business @ (909)657-2345 or (626)791-9007

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Tankless Water Heater Failure in Fontana CA. Why?

2009-03-30T20:33:00.000-07:00

We recently completed a service call for a real unhappy homeowner, that was tired of taking cold showers! This problem was really frustrating because his water heater was a 3 year old Noritz Tankless heater! The symptoms were.....having to turn the power off and on to reset the heater, also a more menacing problem of water dripping from the case. We first checked out the installation, for improper connections or improper installation. The first thing I noted was the gas flex was undersized....a common mistake, the next issue was there weren't any isolation valves on the heater.....another common issue. We then pulled apart the heater to track down the leak, and it went up up up to the heat exchanger! uuuhhhh ooohhh! a 3 year old heater with a leaking heat exchanger! This is the same as a tank style heater leaking at the tank! not a good thing!

So we contacted Noritz Tech Support for starting the procedure for a replacement heat exchanger, they first started questioning us on the correctness of the installation and the regularity of the maintenance, we provide the requested information. I could see the case building for a denial of warranty based on maintenance issues or improper installation, what does this mean for you?.....well if you own or are thinking about purchasing a tankless heater you had better make sure the job gets done right! Do not assume that a "Professional" is going to do a "Professional Job", this homeowner did it all correctly....he used a "Noritz Installer" and the job was done so-so!. First not every contractor is versed in these things or how to properly install them, secondly do not cut corners on the installation! pay for a quality installation. When you price shop and try to squeeze the contractor into submission....believe it or not!....that's the kind job you will get! squeezed and corners cut! Now I don't know if the installer cut corners on purpose or didn't know any better, but the installation almost cost the homeowner his $2500.00 investment! why?

No Isolation Valves: This means no heater maintenance! this heater had not been de-scaled since it was installed, this most likley KILLED the heat exchanger. Also this gives a Manufacturer a reason to DENY warranty honoring! Don't Do it!
Undersized Gas Connection: This is another way corners are cut, and is the quickest ways to have performance issues with a heater....every tankless! Make sure the gas line is sized properly for the heater, and the additional load it puts on the entire system.
Maintenance: Would you drive your car without maintenance? Why would you operate any mechanical system in your home without maintenance? You wouldn't or shouldn't! The most common problem with tankless heaters, is no annual de-scaling of the heat exchanger this creates a whole host of problems including premature heat exchanger failure!

Owning a tankless heater is not a install it and forget it! type of deal, these things are expensive and require up keep! think of it like a .....Sports Car! you've got to use the best gas, tires, oil, and mechanic to keep these things running properly.

So with the new Tax Credits and Rebates find yourself a quality Contractor like Care One Professional Plumbing and pay for a proper installation and set up annual maintenance program and then enjoy the endless hot water!

Wall Heater Replacement & Repairs, Glendora CA

2009-03-29T15:17:00.000-07:00

Care One Plumbing recently completed replacement of an old Holly Wall Furnace for a Glendora resident that was Red Tagged by the Gas Company for having holes in the fire box. We removed the existing heater, covers, venting, gas connections, and then prepared the opening for a new Cozy Wall Furnace. We have been installing Cozy Heaters for many years now after switching from Williams Furnaces. I was tired of having to repair a newly installed Williams Heater, they fit the rough opening a little looser than the Cozy Heaters, but the drawback of having to repair 2-3 out of 5 heaters installed became a bit annoying.

The Cozy Wall Furnaces have quality components, stainless steel burners, solid heat exchangers, and are built to last, so switching was a no brainer for us. Proper installation is always the number #1 concern for us! this is an appliance that can be dangerous if not installed correctly, so customer safety is priority #1. Pictured is a Hold Down Bracket that secures the venting to the heater header, this small piece of sheet metal is VERY important as it keeps the vent in proper position and minimizes the chance of movement. This seemingly unimportant piece of metal is often not installed on many installations I have run across in the past, this blows my mind as to the carelessness that anyone who installs these heaters for a living would take such a chance on a $5.00 piece of metal? We also installed new B vent pipe up and out through the roof line and secured it with a new storm collar, vent cap, and made the area water tight. The new heaters cannot function properly on old venting, even old B vent should be replaced as it will burn out from the heat and moisture created by the old heater, this is NOT the place to save money on!

After the venting, header, and gas connections have been changed, we set the furnace into position and secure it. We then make all the connections and test the heater for safety and proper operation, we then install the covers and trim. This cannot be stressed enough that when you have a heater replaced or repair SAFETY must be the main concern, saving money is great but not at the cost of your families safety! Every time winter comes, some poor family is injured or worse from an improperly maintained or installed wall furnace don't be a statistic!

Care One Plumbing also services Floor Heaters, Gravity Heaters, Direct Vent Heaters, and all makes of Wall Furnaces

Tankless in Pomona CA Noritz Tankless Heaters

2009-03-29T13:39:00.000-07:00

Care One Professional Plumbing recently completed installation of a new Noritz 631 Series heater for a Happy Homeowner in Pomona CA. We replaced a home store heater that was not operating properly due to improper installation. The homeowner felt that the new Rebates and Tax credits plus a Quality Professional Grade Noritz heater Professionally installed would be of benefit in the long run. We removed the existing heater so that it could be reused on another project down the road. We then prepared the area for installation of the new heater, by reconfiguring the piping, increasing the gas piping to serve the new heater, and corrected the venting.

We then mounted the Noritz 0631 Series heater and then installed the isolation & maintenance valves, Remote Control Panel, and new Noritz Stainless Steel Vent piping. The heater installation went along as planned with a nice clean installation and proper operation . We tested the gas line for leaks, installed the drip tee and ran the tubing to the exterior of the cabinet, we cycled the heater many times and set the controller to the proper temperature. We then provide the Homeowner with some instructions on usage and what maintenance needs would be needed down the road. I recently spoke with the Homeowner some 2 weeks after the installation, I answered a question that he had and then asked about the heater and it's performance, he replied that he was thrilled with the heater and it's performance.

New Noritz Tankless Heater for San Dimas Homeowner

2009-03-01T21:15:00.000-08:00

Care One Professional Plumbing recently complete another NoritzTankless installation for a local San Dimas Homeowner.

Our Client was was thrilled and excited when we began the replacement of the old style tank type heater with a High Efficiency Noritz 631 series heater.

Her old heater was approximately 12-15 years old and had a defective Dip Tube, a dip tube directs the incoming cold water to the bottom of the heater to be heated more efficiently. On this particular heater the dip tube had started to break apart in small bits and clogged her hot water piping. After the heater was installed and tested we had to flush the debris from the piping to restore the pressure and flow to the hot water piping.

The Homeowner was going to have the garage re-drywalled and will have the drywall replaced around the new heater. In a situations where the drywall will remain we cut the opening cautiously to maintain a clean installation and finished product.

The Homeowner also decided to install some upgrades we recommended for future maintenance and ease of operation.

We handle Noritz, Takagi, Bradford White, Bosch, and other Major Brands Products (Tankless Products)

If your tankless requires Service or Maintenance Care One Plumbing can help.

High Water Pressure Causes Damage in Diamond Bar CA

2009-02-26T18:06:00.000-08:00

High Water Pressure claims another victim in Diamond Bar California!

We recently received a service request from a very nice Homeowner, she was upset and perplexed that her relatively new Water Heater (6 years old) had sprung a leak all over her garage. We arrived at her home to check out the heater, and sure enough there was a noticeable hissing at the top of the heater and a large puddle on the stand and floor. I had a pretty good idea who the culprit was.....High Water Pressure! (I've preached the Dangers of this Problem for Years) So I had my trusty apprentice test the pressure......and uuuhhh-oohhh 117 psi and a dead pressure regulator!

I then gave her the quiz....any vibrating pipes?....any buzzing toilets?....any leaking faucets?.....etc. etc. and without any surprises she started answering.....uuummm yeah?...oh! yeah? is that what caused these problems? and I gave her a resounding YES!

So if your keeping score.....

High Water Pressure 4 (water heater, pressure regulator, & 2 toilets)
Homeowner 0 (can't count our invoice as a point!)

So unfortunately for this very nice Lady, if she had realized or recognized the symptoms of High Water Pressure she could have saved herself a large amount of money on repairs that would not have been needed. A normal pressure regulator installation runs $300.00-$500.00 an amount that maybe hard to swallow! but the cost of secondary damage repairs can exceed $1400.00 that amount can be pivotal for a family that's struggling to keep their home.

Times are tough!....but they can always get tougher! so if you own a home pay close attention to changes in your homes mechanical systems....even if they seem insignificant! if your not sure ASK! most professionals will be happy to answer your concerns!

The only stupid question is the one that is not asked!

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Local Upland Plumber Save Homeowners $50.00

2009-02-23T16:13:00.000-08:00

Care One Plumbing has Created Their Own Stimulus Package to help Local Home & Business Owner's!

For a Limited Time February 20th thru March 20th we are offering $50.00 Off invoices over $150.00 and $25.00 Off invoices under $149.00!

These Great deals can be used on all services & products!
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Care One Plumbing has been providing home & business owners with plumbing advise, repairs, remodels, upgrades, and many other plumbing repairs since 1997

Local Covina Plumber Saves Homeowners $50.00

2009-02-23T14:50:00.000-08:00

Care One Plumbing is announcing a Limited Time Economy Stimulus Package of their own!

From Februray 20th thru March 20th we will be offering a $50.00 Rebate on invoices over $150.00 and $25.00 off invoices under $149.99!

This offer is good on all services, products, or installations we offer or provide
We also offer additional savings or coupons on our website....COUPONS/OFFERS

Offers Cannot be combined with other offers. Code # Covina-100

With 25+ years experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Historical, Medical, Food Industry, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Copper Repiping, Trench-less Replacement, Backflow Testing & Repairs.

Earthquake Safety Gas Valves in San Gabriel Valley

2009-02-05T22:03:00.000-08:00

Earthquakes! just mentioning the word sends shivers up one's spine! and recently we have experienced some minor quakes, these small quakes are a great reminder of things to come! So what does one do? well...some simple things can increase the safety margin for your home and more importantly your family. Care One Plumbing recommends installation of Earthquake Gas Shut off valves, these nifty little devices have a mechanical sensor that will shut off the gas to your home or business when an earthquake with a magnitude 5.4 or greater happens. These safety devices help to prevent the fires that can occur from earthquake damage to your gas systems or piping. We can install safety valves for all applications or types of homes or businesses.
Also make sure that your water heater is properly earthquake secured, improper strapping can create a large amount of secondary damage to your home. Your water heater can also serve as a source for clean drinking water in the event that water supplies are disrupted. There are also special supply lines that shut off in the event the line is ruptured, there are many ways to add safety features to your homes plumbing systems.
Please do not forget to store emergency food, water, first aid kit, spare clothing, and an emergency plan in your home and your cars. emergencies are unexpected! planning and preparation should not be.

Call Care One Professional Plumbing Today to schedule an appointment for your home or businesses safety check. (626)791-9007 or (909)657-2345 www.careoneplumbing.com

High Water Pressure your Home's Ticking Time Bomb?

2009-01-31T12:46:00.000-08:00

Well? I guess it's based on whom you ask! if you ask the homeowner....you will get a resounding NO! if you ask a knowledgeable and experienced Plumber you will get a resounding YES! who's right?
From the homeowners point of view high water pressure means I can take a real shower and not feel like I am getting tinkled on! I want to be able to blast the dirt and skin right off! I can also turn on a hose and water my neighbor's yard from my house and scour down the driveway! I can take a shower and not get scalded when my kid flushes the toilet! A homeowner can come up with many perceived benefits as to why high water pressure is good! Some of the benefits are great, I love to take those skin removing showers myself, and I love being able to pressure wash the driveway with my finger over the end of the hose! but! that's where the benefits end.

From my point of view high water pressure is the proverbial ticking time bomb waiting to go off at the most inopportune time as possible IE. in the middle of the night or during that long weekend in Vegas. High water pressure is very similar to High Blood Pressure it's called the silent killer for a reason! your strolling along in life and all is good than one day bang! same with you plumbing system, all is good than out of nowhere here comes a rude surprise. But it's never that simple....is it? there's always clues! but you just thought oh that's weird! or maybe it will go away? but it doesn't it just waits for the wrong moment to go BANG! so what do look for? what should you not ignore?.....

Banging pipes
Rattling pipes
Squealing or Vibrating pipes
Multiple Leaking Faucets
Running Toilets
Constant Splitting of sprinkler heads
Slab Leaks
Water Heater Failure
Rapid change in pressure (high or low)
Etc. etc. etc.

The list of symptoms is pretty long and not hard to miss if your observant and honest with yourself, that maybe there is a problem. We all know the consequences of ignoring the signs? What else could be at stake? well all of the plumbing products in use today have a life expectancy and when you mix in high water pressure that greatly reduces the life expectancy of those products such as.....

Faucet Supply lines (#1 cause for home insurance claim loss)
1 Piece Shut off & Supply lines (newer homes)
Washing Machine Hoses (under pressure 24-7 365 days a year)
Faucets (parts mostly plastic & rubber)
Toilet Tanks (mostly plastic & rubber)
Pipe (slab leaks)
Water Heaters
Etc. etc. etc.

So being able to take that skin removing shower is great! but not at the expense of greatly increasing your home or business's maintenance costs? High water pressure will greatly cut down the life of every plumbing system in your home, maybe not today or tomorrow but it will take it's toll. Since we are in the age of house jumping & flipping, how many people actually know the history of their current home? not many I guess. So if your in the dark about your homes history.... how do you know if the previous owner ignored those pesky signs? Maybe they thought hmmm! I'm gonna only be here for a year or two, why bother! we'll let the next sucker get the surprise! are you that sucker??? don't be! there's a simple solution.

Call Your Local Plumbing Professional
Go to the Home Store and purchase a Pressure Testing Gauge
Call Care One Professional Plumbing (locals only! we check for FREE!)

Hey! Paul I have one on my home already!... Oh! ok does it still work? (5-10 year life expectancy)
Hey! Paul do I need one?... You do if your home has over 80 Psi. reading on the gauge!
Hey! Paul can my old one be fixed?...Well some are repairable some are not!
Hey! Paul what does it cost?...Well it depends on your situation a range is $200-$500.00 average
Hey! Paul what is it? where is it?...Well it should be on the main water line that enters the home or business. (picture above)
Hey! Paul my home is old and never had one!...Oh well that's the Water Companies dirty little secret! let's say a home was built in 1958 and at that time the pressure was in a normal range of 40-70 Psi. well as time goes by and a neighborhood ages and grows in size the Water Co's piping for the most part stays the same. So the pipes are older and there's more demand needed the Water Company says well instead of tearing up all the streets and replacing the whole system....were gonna cheat and install BIGGER supply pumps to increase the pressure to meet the demand of OUR customers! Well bigger stronger pumps mean more pressure to that old unprotected neighborhood....yours??? thanks Water Company!

So an area that once had normal pressure 40-70 Psi. now has 80-160 Psi and know one figures it out until those mystery symptoms start happening! tick tick tick you get the picture! I run into this situation regularly! then I will make a flyer and canvas the neighborhood and I am always astonished how many people have no clue! We will provide some education and then the light bulb clicks on! Oh! that's why the toilets are buzzing! yes Mrs. Jones that's why!

So the bottom line is if your a homeowner and are at all concerned with your home, finances, sanity then we would advise you to find the tick tick tick....and diffuse it! Today!
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Tankless Water Heaters vs Tank Heaters

2008-10-31T14:26:00.000-07:00

This is a hot topic these days, with growing concerns over GREEN and the greater use of Green Technologies. The marketing gurus have done a great job in selling this new technology, but and there is always a but! it's not for everyone or every situation. Tank-less heaters have very specific installation requirements that cannot be altered without greatly effecting the performance of the heater. I will list some of the requirements that will be needed to make your new purchase operate the way intended.

110 Volt Electrical outlet (dedicated is preferable) this is needed for the electronic controls to operate.
A 3/4" Gas Supply pipe, in longer pipe runs a 1" may be required. Without the proper gas supply the heater will not function properly.
Stainless Steel Vent Piping, if the heater is installed indoors specialty venting will be required the heater cannot be vented into the old style galvanized vent piping.
Some manufactures recommend installation of water filtration to prevent excessive mineral build up within the heat exchanger.
Modification of the water lines to allow for connection to the bottom of the heater, there are also isolation valves that are used to maintain the heaters performance. (Annual Maintenance is recommended by most manufacturers!)

Most homeowners are unaware of the major modifications and the significant added costs, to swap out a tank style heater with a tank-less heater, it's like putting a square peg into a round hole and it just doesn't fit. Most homeowners also do not plan for the change, usually they wake up with water on the floor and in a panic start calling around to have the problem solved. That's not the best way to make a large purchase decision such as a tank-less heater, so if you know your heater is gettin old....don't wait till it dies.
When should you use a tank-less heater....well when you plan for it! usually when another project is being completed such as a remodel or a re-pipe of the water piping these are optimal times to add a tank-less.

Tank-less water heaters cost between 40-70% more to install versus a tank style heater, depending on your specific installation needs and proposed location of the heater. And shopping around on the phone is the quickest way to get incorrect information and inaccurate pricing. So if your really interested in a tank-less heater and do your homework and DON'T be afraid to have a Plumbing Contractor come out and give you an accurate estimate even if it costs you a couple of service calls....it's money well spent.

When should you use a tank style heater....well....when you do not need unlimited hot water for a jacuzzi tub or multiple long showers. When installing where a tank style heater already exists and it's not practical or feasible to install a tank-less heater.

Tank Style heaters manufactures have felt the crunch of the tank-less fad! and have come out with some great options to the tank-less heater....such as a 25 Gallon heater that will produce 150 Gallons of hot water in the first hour! that's pretty cool! These heaters use mixing valves and high recovery burners to meet large demands. These heaters are more expensive than standard heaters but require minimal modifications to place into existing locations. This makes unlimited hot water very cost effective compared to tank-less heaters.

The options and possible solutions are easy to come by....when you talk with a Licensed Plumbing Contractor, they are your best resource for professional solutions that can enhance your quality of life and usually in a more cost effective manner than trial & error!

Questions About Tank-less vs Tank paul@careoneplumbing.com

UPDATE: NEW TAX CREDITS AND REBATES CAN SAVE YOU UP TO $1500.00 CREDIT AND $200.00 REBATES!!! GOING GREEN IS A NO-BRAINER!

Garbage Disposal....Do you how to use?

2008-09-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

Sounds simple right? a no brainer.....well you may be wrong! How do I know this? well by the amount of services calls we receiver per month for this very problem. Can't tell you how many turkey & x-mas days have been ruined by the untimely garbage disposal stoppage??? to many to count!......so how do I use then.....you ask? well I tell you and this info could save 100.00-200.00 bucks depending on when it happens!

First a garbage disposal is not for garbage....cant tell you the amount of bottle caps, forks, spoons, pennies, wire twists, glass, etc etc
Most disposals do not have "blades" inside to chop the food up, what they have is a couple swivels that beat the food small enough to pass.
Feed the scrapings SLOWLY and let the disposal run until ALL the food has cleared, another 20-30 seconds. All of the stoppages are created by someone cramming in a load of leftovers and flipping the switch! Instant Stoppage!!! don't do this!!! (appointment scheduler)
Most importantly is WATER (before) WATER (during) and WATER (especially after) this is the key to keeping a clear drain line!
Avoid fibrous vegetables such as....carrot peals, cucumber peals, potato peals (my Favorite), celery, anything stringy! may as well stay away from bones, egg shells, large portions of scrapings
Garbage disposals will stink if not kept clean, food particles break down and stink, also the under side of the splash guard collects food over time and will stink if not cleaned. So get under there with a sponge and clean.
The swivels ("blades") must also stay loose, they must swivel or the disposal will not function properly and it will pass larger food particles and create stoppages more frequently, so get a flashlight and look inside....if they are rust to the grind plate you need to free them or the disposal will require replacement. So unplug and get a long screwdriver and try to break free, a little WD 40 can help.
If you jam the disposal look inside on the sides to see what is jamming the disposal and remove with long needle nose pliers, you also may need to push the reset button or use the unjamming tool that came with the disposal (allen wrench). Place it in the center and swivel in circles until the disposal moves freely, look inside if anything else needs to be removed
Also if you have a dishwasher and when you use it water squirts out of the little chrome cap thingy on top of the sink, that means the dishwasher hose is clogged where it connects to the disposal, disconnect and clean with screwdriver and reconnect.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS unplug before placing your hand inside or using tools underneath to unjam

If you follow this advise you can keep youself & the disposal out of trouble!

Carbon Monoxide....The Silent Killer

2008-09-11T17:26:00.000-07:00

Hope the title got your attention because it's no joke! We were out running service calls today and went to the home of a very nice young lady who called about a leak in her water heater, we arrived at the home and located the cause of the leak. We also noted several other issues that required correction for her safety and the safety of the home. One of the major issues was the vent for the heater....it was pushed off to the side and not connected, so 24-7 and 365 days a year this heater was poisoning her home and worse....poisoning her! We made some of the needed repairs and she was quiet happy that we were looking out for her safety, she then asked me to take a look at another possible problem. So I opened a closet and was quite shocked to see a vent for a Wall Furnace that was partially connected....and was installed completely WRONG and was a poisoning and fire hazard. We shut off the gas to the heater and advised her DO NOT USE THIS HEATER UNTIL THIS DEATH CONDITION IS FIXED!!! she agreed to make the repairs in the near future when funds were available!

This types of situations are more common then people think, and most of these situations are created by unlicensed repairman, handymen, home owners (trying to save a $$$) and cheap-ass landlords. These things CAN NOT be taken for granted because once your dead or your health has been effected....it's pretty hard to undo! So if you own, rent, live in a home you need to know if your in danger....and the worse thing is to cheap out and poison your self in the process...that's pretty stupid! If you think you have a questionable situation get a professional into your home to check it out! dont depend on someone else because YOU will pay the price when it goes wrong!

Here some info on CO poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Overview

Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause brain damage and death. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it; but carbon monoxide can kill you.

Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. This odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas is known as the "Silent Killer." The Centers for Disease Control estimates that carbon monoxide poisoning claims nearly 500 lives, and causes more than 15,000 visits to hospital emergency departments annually.

Carbon monoxide is produced by common household appliances. When not properly ventilated, carbon monoxide emitted by these appliances can build up. See below for a list of appliances that can emit carbon monoxide.

Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue, are often mistaken for the flu because the deadly gas goes undetected in a home. Prolonged exposure can lead to brain damage and even death.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms

Exposure to carbon monoxide is most commonly accompanied by the following symptoms:

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea

Flu-like symptoms, fatigue

Shortness of breath on exertion

Impaired judgment

Chest pain

Confusion

Depression
Hallucinations
Agitation
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Drowsiness
Visual changes
Fainting
Seizure
Memory and walking problems

BE SAFE.....BE WISE

Costco Wholesale a Little Cleaner & Smells Nicer

2008-09-10T21:20:00.000-07:00

Care One Plumbing recently completed some needed repairs for Costco in Irwindale, CA
we installed a new Commercial 3-compartment sink for a prep area used for cleaning up the
remnants of those delicious little samples we happily scarf up when surfing the isles of food and snacks! This included a new Chicago Commercial Faucet (sweet) and new DWV Copper waste piping. We replaced the sink due to a broken leg and a improper repair that created a not so sweet odor that challenged the noses of those lovely ladies of the sample brigade, that keep our tummies content & happy. Our work seemed to gather a lot of interest and glee from the staff of Costco and that's the way we like it! Thanks Costco Head Honcho
Costco Wholesale

San Gabriel & Pomona Valley Local Plumber

2008-09-10T20:05:00.000-07:00

Is plumbing Glamorous? maybe 120 years ago! yeah we were the rock stars of the day! now not so much.....unless the #1 & #2 doesn't go where it's supposed to....then hey Bon Jovi come over and fix my toilet! Plumbing is one of those comforts we all take for granted! even me (wife's been bitchin for 2 weeks to clean the tub drain) but when the plumbing stops, clogs, bursts, leaks, drips, runs, vibrates, explodes (not pretty!), and or gushes! you need a plumber ASAP!

We can help with all you home or business's needs!
Our Goal is to provide a quality & stress free experience

Residential Plumbing
Commercial Plumbing
Drain & Sewer & Cleaning
Tank-less Water Heaters
Green Technologies & Products
Historical Homes
Food Service
Manufacturing Plants
Schools
Home Owner's Associations
Government Facilities
And any other possible plumbing need you may have!

The experience and practical knowledge that I have gained over the years is what we base or service on. This experience is used daily to help our customers solve the problems they count on us to solve quickly, affordable, ethically, and professionally.

Your Home, Family, or Business deserves this!

Thanks Paul

Local Plumbing Company goes Web 2.0

2008-09-10T19:43:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! Care One Professional Plumbing 2.0 is here! and I'm thrilled to be here!....your a beautiful audience! My name is Paul Ramirez and as the Owner of Care One Plumbing my goals are to be the premier resource for plumbing needs in Los Angeles & San Bernardino Counties (the world!). I want to accomplish this by providing top quality service when were out in the field and behind the keys! so if you own a home or business or are in charge of taking care of your home or business? this is the place to be BOOKMARK IT! you shouldn't be sorry??? so check back for often for reviews, DIY advise, homeowner tips, product and materials advise, and updates on our bid to take over and rule over our little pond! thanks Paul!

PS. Here's a little introduction to what we do!

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