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Covina CA Plumbing FAQ: Which Water Treatment System is Right for My Home?

Monday, April 8th, 2013

You need to be able to trust the water that comes from your water supply. If you find that your water tastes strange, has a strange color or smell, or if you are at all concerned about whether you should be drinking your tap water, then consider having your water tested and installing a water treatment system. To understand what’s in your water and to treat your home water supply comprehensively, make sure you hire a professional Covina plumber who knows what they’re doing. After all, nothing is more important than water to our health. That said, you might be wondering which water treatment system is right for your home. In this post, we’d like to answer your question. For more information about Covina plumbing, call Ace Pelizon Plumbing today!

To address this question, we need to know a bit more about your water.

  • I know my water supply is filtered and cleaned at a treatment facility, but it’s not enough. Consider installing a water filtration system to remove any additional contaminants that may have been introduced between the treatment facility and your home. Whether installed at the water supply line or under the kitchen sink, a water filter is a cost effective solution.
  • I’m concerned about microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and viruses in my water supply. You should consider installing a UV water-disinfecting device. Ultraviolet light destroys the majority of microorganisms in your water supply safely and effectively, without disturbing the water with toxic chemicals, tastes, or odors. They can be installed under a fixture or at the water line itself.
  • I need a complete water treatment system. Reverse osmosis is probably the most comprehensive water treatment system available. It uses the basic biological process of osmosis to remove particles from your water. By pressurizing your water supply and sending it through a semi-permeable membrane that filters the water. Because water seeks to balance its osmotic pressure (during molecular movement), the solutes are removed in the process. Long used for industrial applications since the 1950s, reverse osmosis systems are available as whole home or under-the-counter solutions.

We hope this answered some of your questions about water treatment systems. For Covina plumbing, call the experts at Ace Pelizon Plumbing today!

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Covina CA Plumbing Tip: Is Your Shower Leaking Water?

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Diagnosing a shower leak can be tricky work, even for the experienced Covina plumbing professional. If you think you may have a leak in your shower, call a shower leak repair technician today. Putting off necessary plumbing repairs can lead to major damages to your subfloor and to the ceiling below the bathroom. Unfortunately, leaks don’t disappear suddenly and they don’t fix themselves. In general, they tend to get worse over time. Call Ace Pelizon Plumbing today to schedule an expert Covina plumber to come diagnose the source and cause of your shower leak.

Shower leaks can be notoriously difficult to trace. They show themselves by pooling, soaking or staining some part of your bathroom or its surrounding areas. The diagnostic process varies case by case, but in general it involves a full inspection of the surrounding bathroom area for signs of water damage. Discovering dark rings on the bathroom ceiling, mold in the floor tiling, or parts of your shower that look damaged or discolored, can often reveal the trace of the water’s path. Looking closely at the grout and caulk, as well as the faucets and drains, our Covina bathroom plumbing experts may be able to see where the water is going.

The next step is a test-phase, when the plumber will try and make the leak show itself. The type of test will depend largely upon what type of shower you have, whether glass sliding doors, plastic unibody stall construction, or tiling. Turning your shower on and pointing the direction of the water at a certain spot for a few minutes gives a good indicator of a straightforward leak, but more complicated leaks require more comprehensive methods of diagnosis. For example, detecting your leak may require damming up your drain and letting water sit in the shower for an extended period of time.

It’s important to be patient while searching for leaks. A professional Covina plumber has extensive experience in tracing how water moves throughout your home, and leak detection is difficult. If you are convinced that your shower leaks, keep in mind that it may not be in your shower itself, but part of its surrounding plumbing system. Before you start to tear out your Covina, CA shower, call a pro at Ace Pelizon Plumbing. Our expert team of Covina plumbing professionals can detect your leak quickly and offer the best solution. Call Ace Pelizon Plumbing today!

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Pasadena CA Electrical Repair Services

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

Electricity is an incredibly important luxury that runs most of the appliances in your home. When you need electrical repair in Pasadena, CA it can mean that almost none of the equipment in your home works. Ace Pelizon Plumbing provides complete electrical repair in Pasadena, CA. Our electricians have responded to countless calls for service. We wanted to help our customers by putting together some of the most common electrical repairs that we see.

Fuse Box Upgrades in Pasadena CA

Many old homes in the Pasadena, CA area are still outfitted with fuse boxes. While fuse boxes do work, they are actually fairly unsafe and unreliable. In fact, there are certain instances where a company won’t insure a home because it has a fuse box. Fuse boxes can cause fires and also electrical shock because of their design. At Ace Pelizon, we perform many fuse box upgrades in Pasadena, CA. If your fuse box is blowing fuses often call your electrician. There are huge advantages to upgrading your fuse box to a circuit breaker.

Power Goes On and Off

If you have certain outlets, appliances or light bulbs that work sometimes while other times they go on and off, it is often an electrical wiring problem. This usually means that the wiring is loose or worn out. You should call for electrical repair in Pasadena, CA.

Improper or Redundant Wiring in Pasadena CA

Bad wiring work normally occurs when a homeowners attempts to do their own electrical work. This often results in live wires being left exposed which are an electrical and fire hazard. If you’ve noticed strange wires out of place or if you’ve been shocked from an exposed wire call for electrical repair in Pasadena, CA.

Power Surges in Pasadena CA

If your home has experienced a power surge it can cause tremendous damage to appliances and equipment—electronic equipment in particular is susceptible to damage from surges. While plugging your equipment into surge protectors is a great option, there are also whole-home surge protectors as well.

Call Ace Pelizon Plumbing if you’re interested in any Pasadena, CA electrical services, including electrical repair and installation.

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Covina Electrical Repair FAQ: Why You Need to Have Your Electrical System Inspected

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Your electrical system operates probably almost every single component of your home—from your washing machine to your dish washer to your television, almost everything runs on electricity. With such a crucial role in your home, it’s probably a good idea to have your electrical system regularly inspected. There are a number of very important benefits to regular inspections that we will explore here. At Ace Pelizon, we’ve been providing complete electrical maintenance in Covina since 1957. Here are some of the important reasons to get regular electrical inspections.

Safety

One of the most important benefits to regular electrical system inspection is to make sure that it is operating safely. Here are some of the things that the electrician from Ace Pelizon will look for.

  • Aging – Over time, the protective casing around your wires can age and become brittle or cracked. This poses a safety risk because if you were to bump up against an exposed wire you’d probably get quite a shock.
  • Fire risk – Also, if your wires start to get exposed they can pose a fire risk. If they happen to be touching anything flammable, the heat from the electricity can catch it on fire. When your electrician inspects them regularly, they’ll be able to detect any exposed wires and seal them up.
  • Weathering – Your wires have weather protection on the outside of them to protect them from the elements. Over time, that weather protection can start to deteriorate. This can your wires to become exposed.

Performance

If you live in an area that experiences a lot of brown-outs or outages, you should have your electrical system inspected every year. This will make sure that no damage has been done to your home’s electrical system and that it is working as it should.

If you need any kind of Covina electrical repair services, contact Ace Pelizon. We provide complete electrical installation, electrical repair and electrical maintenance in Covina. Call us today!

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Choosing the Right Hot Water Heater for Your Covina Home

Monday, November 5th, 2012

Ideally you will need to invest in very few hot water heaters over the years. When it does come time to replace your water heater in Covina make sure that you get the right one for you home and personal needs. There are a number of options to choose from and, because water heaters have relatively long lifespans, it will likely be a number of years before you find yourself tasked with choosing another. You most likely have not kept up with the changes in the industry, so it is necessary to enlist the help of a professional such as those at Ace Pelizon Plumbing for help in making the best decision. Here are some items to consider when looking for the right water heater for you home.

Tank vs. Tankless

One of the first decisions that you should make when choosing a water heater is whether you want a traditional storage tank or a tankless-on-demand model. Both models have their benefits. A storage tank water heater has a large reservoir of hot water so you do not generally have to worry about running out. However, there is some energy loss associated with a storage tank water heater as it continuously heats this water to maintain temperatures even when not in use. On the other hand a tankless water heater will heat water on demand, meaning that cold water passes through it and is heated only when it is called for. This means that energy is not being used to keep a reservoir of water heated, but if you have high water demands in your home a tankless water heater may not be able to keep up with that demand.

Fuel Source

Another decision that you will have to make is what type of fuel source you will use. There are more choices now more than ever, and it may be beneficial for you to discuss your options with a water heater professional.  While natural gas is the most popular fuel choice, a lack of gas hook-ups in your home may lead you to an electric water heater. Don’t assume that this necessarily means that you’re going to be spending more money for hot water though. It all comes down to efficiency. A high efficiency electric model may in fact make up for its higher energy purchasing cost by giving you more performance for that money. It is important to find the highest efficiency model that you can afford on your budget. Newer technologies such as water heaters utilizing solar energy and heat pumps are available as well.

Proper Sizing

It’s obvious that an undersized water heater is not going to cut it in your home, but the truth is that an oversized model can be just as inefficient. Don’t heat more water than you need or pay for potential performance that you will never use. A professional water heater service provider can help you determine the right size and install the water heater perfect for your Covina home.

Hopefully you have found this information helpful. These are just some basic points to get you thinking about what you’re looking for in a water heater. If you are still unsure about what make, model or size water heater would be best for your Covina home, call Ace Pelizon Plumbing for the answers to any questions you may have.

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Covina Plumbing Tip: Clogged Kitchen Sink? What Should You Do

Monday, October 29th, 2012

Clogs are common in almost every household and place of business, and in Covina kitchen plumbing is no different. Even if you take special care not to put anything that might cause a clog down the drain, there is a good chance that excess bits of food, grease, hair, or other unsavoury materials and pieces will eventually line and clog your pipes. So, what should you do when a clog takes over your kitchen sink? Here are a few simple steps for quick removal.

  1. Disconnect Your Garbage Disposal – Before you do anything, you will need to disconnect the disposal from the sink so you have access to the drain. Start by unplugging your disposal – never work on your sink or the garbage disposal with it plugged in. If the disposal itself is clogged, turn the blades manually to work free any clogs. If it turns freely, the clog might be past the disposal in the pipes and it will need to be removed for further cleaning. Most of the time, however, the clog will be either in the disposal or in the opposite sink.
  2. Plunging Your Sink – Once you have ruled out the disposal, it is time to plunge the sink. Make sure to clamp off the line from your dishwasher so that you do not push any water back into the machine. If you have two sink drains, make sure to seal up the one you are not plunging so that a good seal is created. Do NOT plunge the sink if you have poured any chemicals down in an attempt to clear the drains.
  3. Cleaning Out the Trap – If a plunger cannot get the job done, it is time to check the P-trap. To do this, remove as much water as possible from the sink and place a bucket under the trap so you do not make too big of a mess. Now, disconnect the p-trap from the trap arm. If you have an older metal sink assembly, you may need a wrench or pliers to get the Slip Nuts free. Plastic is much easier. Check the trap to see if there is a clog in the curve of the joint. If not, you will need to move on to the final possible fix.
  4. Snaking – If you cannot clear the clog with a plunger and your hands, it may be time for a snake. You can rent one from most hardware stores if you do not own one, and it is a lot cheaper than calling a plumber to do it for you. You will need to remove the trap arm from the drain itself and then run the snake down the line until you find the clog. This can be a time consuming process, but most often it will take care of any remaining clogs.

Call Ace Pelizon today, our Covina plumbers are skilled in resolving any issues you might be having with clogged sinks or drains.

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How to Lower Energy Costs for Your Covina Home: Water Heater Tips

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

If you want to lower the energy costs for your Covina home, the water heater might not be the first place you’d think to save energy. However, when you add up the savings from a few easy steps that can improve your water heater’s efficiency, it can make a significant difference in your utility bills.

Here are some of the ways you can reduce the use of hot water in the home and increase your energy savings.

Saving Energy by Using Less Hot Water

Even if you own an energy-efficient, tankless water heater, and you try to conserve water as much as possible, hot water usage can always be reduced in other areas. Installing low flow faucets and fixtures can provide up to 60% in water savings because they reduce the flow rate (gallons per minute) for each fixture. Tankless water heaters are also more efficient when they are used with any application with a lower flow rate.

Replacing older appliances that require a lot of hot water with more energy-efficient models is worth the money and effort because of the energy savings you will get in the end. Make sure you fix any leaks on older hot water faucet or fixtures. A leak that costs a dollar or two extra per month doesn’t seem like much, but it will add up over time.

Lower the Temperature on Your Hot Water Heater

For every 10°F that you lower the water temperature on your hot water heater, you save between 3% to 5% in energy costs. The manufactured setting for most water heaters is 140°F, but most homes only require a maximum temperature of 120°F. Check your owner’s manual before you lower the temperature on your water heater to find out what the recommended settings are and how to change them.

Insulate Your Water Heater Tank and Water Pipes

Whether you have a gas or electric hot water heater, you can find fairly inexpensive and easy-to-install insulators or “jackets” for your water heater tank. Every tank has an R-value that determines how much heat it loses, so unless it is a high value, your water heater tank needs insulation. Call a professional or check your owner’s manual for the R-value of your hot water heater, but the general rule is that if the tank is warm when you touch it, you need more insulation.

You can reduce emissions and your energy costs simply by paying more attention to how much hot water you are using in your Covina home. For more tips and expert advice, call Ace Pelizon Plumbing to speak with one of our technicians.

 

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Covina Tip: Stop Kitchen Sink Clogs Before They Jam Up Your Sink

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Most homes in the Covina area have garbage disposals attached to their kitchen sink drains. However, not all garbage disposals are alike. Some have powerful grinding motors that can easily handle large volumes of food scraps and shred them into fragments that quickly move through the drain. Less powerful units may jam or incompletely shred the food scraps, which can build up and eventually clog the drain.

If you have a garbage disposal in your Covina home, run plenty of water while operating it and listen to make sure it’s completely finished grinding before you switch it off. If you have an older unit, or a unit rated at 1/3 horsepower, you may want to reduce the volume of scraps you put into the drain, and probably not use it for disposing bones and other tough or stringy scraps.

Don’t Pour Grease Down the Sink

No matter what kind of disposal you have, you should never pour grease down the sink. That applies to sinks without garbage disposals as well. Grease does not mix with water, so it will cling to the interior walls of the drain pipes. Pouring detergent or soap down the drain can loosen some of the grease but not all of it. As it builds up, the grease will collect hair, food fragments, and other debris and eventually become a thick clot that backs up the sink.

Bacon grease is an obvious culprit, but every meat releases a small amount of grease when it cooks. When preparing a meal, if you must pour liquid that might contain grease down the sink, follow it with plenty of hot water and dish detergent. The detergent will help flush away the grease before it builds up.

Other Causes

Even without a grease build up, hair can clog up a sink, particularly when it collects in the trap, which is the U-shaped curve of the drain pipe. Hair makes its way into the sink from washing and cleaning chores. Mopping the floor picks up loose hair. When the cleaning bucket is dumped down the sink, the hair can accumulate in the trap. Buckets of dirty water from cleaning chores should be dumped down the toilet, which has a much larger diameter drain pipe.

Soap, particularly from a bar of soap, and other detergents can clog a drain if they are allowed to accumulate. A bar of soap left in the sink can slowly ooze soap into the drain, causing a buildup that will grab hair and other debris. If dish detergent or other detergent is accidentally spilled into the sink, wash it away with plenty of hot water.

Never pour paint or solvents down the sink or toilet. They don’t mix with water, will leach through septic systems, and cannot easily be removed by municipal waste treatment plants. They can also build up inside your home’s waste pipes.

For the last 50 years Ace Pelizon Plumbing has been serving the Covina area for all plumbing repairs, contact us today if you need help with your home’s plumbing or garbage disposal!

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Signs of a Broken Water Line Outside Your Home in West Covina

Monday, October 8th, 2012

If you have a leaky pipe inside the house, chances are you will notice it pretty quickly. Water seeping through the walls or the ceiling is a good indication that something is wrong and it is a hard thing to ignore. However, if there is a leak in your pipes outside of your West Covina home, it can be a bit harder to detect. Fortunately, there are some things you can keep an eye out for that will alert you if this does become a problem.

One of the first places to look for signs of a leak outside your home is your water bill. While your bill may not be exactly the same every month, chances are that it generally stays within a certain range. And if you use a ton of water one month for some reason, you will probably be aware of it. But if your water bill suddenly goes up for no reason that you can discern, there is reason to suspect that a leaky pipe somewhere is the culprit.

Keep in mind that unexplained puddles in your yard can also be an indication that a pipe underground is leaking. If you notice something like this, it is a good idea to call a professional West Covina plumber right away. Fixing underground pipe leaks is a challenging chore and requires special equipment that you most likely do not have lying around your home.

There are several reasons that leaks in your outdoor pipes can develop. For one thing, the pipes may be old or they may have been defective to begin with. Improper installation or shoddy workmanship can all lead to problems later on. As frustrating as it is, there is very little you can do except have the leaky pipes fixed.

Another possibility is that extreme temperatures have been damaging the pipes over time. Particularly if you live in an area with harsh winters, it is very possible that your pipes have frozen or come close to it from time to time. This constant exposure to freezing temperatures will take its toll even on the highest-quality pipes and eventually they will need to be replaced.

No matter what caused the problem, though, or how you realize that it exists, it is important to get leaky outdoor pipes fixed right away. The problem will only continue to get worse if you do not act.

For the last 50 years Ace Pelizon Plumbing has been serving the West Covina area for all plumbing repairs, contact us today!

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Covina Plumbing Tip: Quick Tips on Toilets

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Quite simply, everyone needs to have a working toilet in their Covina home. Of course, when we do, we tend to take it for granted. Most people really do not know much about how their toilets work and how much water they use, and acquiring that information can be beneficial to you for several reasons. Toilet tips can help you save money, catch problems early and generally get the most out of your toilet.

Water-saving devices are always useful on toilets. Even if you did not buy a water-saver toilet to begin with, you can convert your regular toilet into one by installing a toilet cycle diverter. These great gadgets actually direct some of the water from each flush back into the tank rather than allowing it to run into the toilet bowl itself.

You will also benefit from learning about how your toilet works because it can enable you to catch problems early when they are easy to correct. You may or may not be able to do the corrective work yourself, but at least you can call out a plumber earlier rather than later.

Fixing toilet problems early hopefully means that you will not have to go without a toilet for very long, if at all. And the repairs that you need should be relatively minor and inexpensive. When toilet issues are allowed to persist, they can turn into a much bigger plumbing problem and cause a great deal of inconvenience to you and your family.

One of the most common toilet problems is leaks. A leaky toilet can have all kinds of symptoms, but the bottom line is that it is probably costing you money on your water bill each month. Also, leaks will only get bigger as time goes on, so you will be much better off if you fix them early. Phantom flushing and continuous running are both signs that your toilet is leaking, and the earlier you do something about it, the better off you will be..

For any plumbing problems in the Covina area, give Ace Pelizon a call!

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