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Plumbing notes from Los Angeles
Short guides for the bungalows, hillside houses, Valley ranch homes and apartment buildings of Los Angeles. They come from the C-36 plumbing contractor behind this site, and each new guide appears here once it is published.
Water Heater Emergency in Los Angeles: When It Can't Wait Until MorningLeaking tank, no hot water, or the smell of gas near the heater: when a water heater problem turns into a true emergency in Los Angeles.Read 
Drain Backup vs. Sewer Backup: When to Call a Los Angeles PlumberHow to tell the difference between a simple drain clog and a true sewer backup in your Los Angeles home.Read 
Common Causes of Burst Pipes and Water Leaks in Los Angeles HomesWhy pipes burst and leaks happen in LA homes, and how to prevent the next emergency.Read 
Signs You Need an Emergency Plumber in Los AngelesThe warning signs that mean it's time to stop waiting and call a local emergency plumber in Los Angeles, CA.Read 
What to Do During a Plumbing Emergency in Los AngelesStep-by-step actions to take in the first 10 minutes of a plumbing emergency in Los Angeles, CA, before the plumber arrives.Read Leaking now
This phone is answered at every hour, every day of the year.
First, turn off the main water valve. Many Los Angeles houses have it where the supply pipe enters the building, and others have it at the meter box by the curb. With the water off, call us and stay on the line for what to do next, while a plumber is sent from our Los Angeles location.
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