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What Are Smart Faucets?

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In today’s world, more things you are using are powered by “smart” technology. The most obvious example of this is your smartphone, which allows you to not only make and receive calls and texts, but also lets you send pictures, view the internet, and much more. Other “smart” appliances in your home include stoves and […]

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Smart showers display

What Are Smart Showers?

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If you are like many L.A. homeowners, you are starting to have more smart technology in your home. Whether it’s your television you turn on with voice commands, your refrigerator that reminds you you’re out of milk, or smart faucets in your kitchen and bathroom that you can turn on and off without ever touching […]

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What Is A Water Heater Thermocouple?” Boss Plumbing Branded Graphic With Image Of A Water Heater Thermocouple

What Is A Water Heater Thermocouple?

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Should you have a gas water heater in your home, you may or may not know about the thermocouple. An important device that shuts off the water heater’s gas supply when the pilot light goes out, it plays a key role in maintaining a level of safety when your water heater is not working properly. […]

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How Long Your Water Heater Should Last And When You Should Replace It

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When you are ready to take a shower, wash the dishes, or do your laundry, you need hot water to accomplish these tasks. Unfortunately, if your water heater starts to experience problems or dies unexpectedly, you’ll find yourself inconvenienced and in need of assistance from a licensed plumber you know and trust. If you’re curious […]

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Common Issues With Water Heater Pilot Lights

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If you have chosen to have a water heater that is powered by gas or propane, you’ll need to pay close attention to the water heater’s pilot light to ensure it is going strong day and night. Unfortunately, evekepp the sameeen if you have the best water heater on the market today, it’s possible you […]

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How to Clean a Water Heater Thermocouple

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When you have a gas-powered water heater in your home, chances are you probably don’t realize just how important the thermocouple is to having your water heater working at its best day after day. Responsible for ensuring your water heater’s pilot light stays lit, the thermocouple requires regular maintenance in regards to being kept clean. […]

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How To Know You Need A New Garbage Disposal

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Now that you’ve had a garbage disposal in your kitchen for quite some time, you wonder how you ever did without it. Yet even if you have the top-of-the-line in disposals, the day will come when it’s time to say goodbye to your old friend who ground up this and that over the years. Here […]

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How to Protect House Pipes from Freezing

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Once winter arrives with its cold temperatures, the last thing you want to be dealing with is frozen pipes in your house. A frozen pipe is not only an inconvenience, but also sets the stage for the pipe bursting at some point. Should this happen, you’ll find yourself not only having to worry about getting […]

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What To Look For In A Good Plumbing Company

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When you’ve got a water heater that won’t heat, a toilet that won’t flush, or a drain that won’t let any water go down the pipes, you’ll soon be taking a close look at plumbing companies. Since you’ll want a qualified plumber to fix your problem, you need to know what to look for when […]

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How to Winterize Your Outdoor Plumbing

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Even though the weather here in Los Angeles and nearby communities is usually great most of the year, California is not immune from occasional bouts of winter weather. In fact, it’s not uncommon to have snow, sleet, and freezing rain now and then. Since Mother Nature likes to flex her muscles on occasion, our team […]

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