Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Un-Licensed Handyman

I went to a job recently, crawled under the house to locate a possible leak. What I found astounded me. I located a 2" ABS trap disconnected, never glued to a 11/2" tailpiece for a waste and overflow on a tub. I guess the water was just supposed to find the trap and drain.

This same drain was supposed to be vent through the roof, it wasn't, it was cut short of the sub floor under the house and the back side of the drain wasn't connected or terminated at all, it was just an open drain.

The customer paid A Handyman, who said he was a plumber, to complete the job. She was taken for a ride by an unlicensed con man who left her blindsided and hundreds of dollars short.

Lesson Here, Hire Only Licensed and Insured Tradesman and Don't Always Go With The Lowest Bidder. You Do Really Get What You Pay For.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Sewer line






EXISTING SEWER LINES -We repair/replace existing sewer lines that are not functioning properly. Often this is a result of tree root damage, and can be diagnosed with a video inspection camera.



Family owned and operated. Based in Gardena, West Coast Plumbing And Sewer works on pipes throughout South Bay. So whether your project is commercial or residential, whether it's installing a new sewer line or repairing an old one, West Coast Plumbing And Sewer can help you.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Why Choose Tankless


Tankless water heaters provide hot water at a preset temperature when needed without storage, thereby reducing or eliminating standby losses. Tankless water heaters can be used for supplementary heat, such as a booster to a solar hot water system, or to meet all hot water needs.


Tankless water heaters have an electric, gas, or propane heating device that is activated by the flow of water. Once activated, the heater provides a constant supply of hot water. The maximum flow rate at a desired temperature will be determined by the capacity of the heater. Gas tankless water heaters typically have larger capacities than electric tankless water heaters.


Rinnai Tankless Water Heater-Conventional water tanks heat and store hot water around the clock. Because of this you are heating and re-heating water, and constantly losing energy up your vent and through the walls of the tank. A tankless water heater only comes on when you start to use hot water, and immediately shuts off when you are done, so you are not wasting energy when you do not need hot water.

Tankless water heaters have much more effective heat exchanger and burner systems than conventional tanks. This allows you to utilize a much higher percentage of your energy dollar rather than wasting it up the vent stack of a conventional tank water heater.
We are certified in installing Rinnai tankless water heaters.

Why Copper Re-Pipe


Copper and other metals naturally scale with age, decreasing the diameter of the pipe and restricting water flow until only a trickle of water is able to pass through. Since there is no way to effectively remove buildup or reverse the scaling process with metallic piping systems, homeowners with scaled pipes are eventually forced to repipe the entire system.

Copper repiping is a process of refitting existing pipes in a dwelling or business. Most structures built 25 or more years ago were fitted with iron pipes coated with zinc, normally called galvanized pipes. As the galvanized pipes age, the zinc lining tends to erode allowing rust to form. Once galvanized pipes begin to deteriorate, they need to be replaced. Most people prefer to replace galvanized pipes with copper pipes, in a process referred to as copper repiping.

Other ways you know it is time for copper repiping is when the tap water appears discolored due to rust, when a foul odor comes from the tap, or when pipes begin to leak.

Copper repiping is a major, time-consuming undertaking in home repairs; it's not a project for a typical do-it-yourselfer. Professional plumbers with a fair extent of plumbing experience are best suited to take on this type of replacement.

Kohler Cimarron




With its transitional aesthetic, the Cimarron Ensemble affords a complete design solution with ease of selection. This ensemble includes self-rimming and pedestal lavatories, a one-piece Comfort Height™ toilet with an elongated bowl, as well as a two-piece Comfort Height toilet in both elongated and round-front bowl configurations. Featuring Class Five™ technology, Cimarron Comfort Height toilets are engineered for extraordinary bulk flushing performance, and also offer an eco-friendly, 1.4 gallon flush setting option.




West Coast Plumbing And Sewer


Robert Schwachenwald



Lic.Number C-36 -899296


24 Hour Emergency Service






West Coast Plumbing and Sewer can evaluate the current state of your home's plumbing from inside the house all the way out to the City sewer.

We can help ensure that emergencies don't happen.

We can make sure that your remodeling and renovations go smoothly from start to finish.

We specialize in prompt, professional service for any plumbing needs.

We guarantee all of our work for 12 months, (excludes stoppages).

West Coast Plumbing and Sewer will fix it right the first time.
Professional Fast And Reliable.


What We Do

Plumbing Repairs Of Any Type.

Tankless Water Heater Installation.
Copper Repipe And Repair.
Camera Inspection, Sewer And Drain 2" to 12".

Slab Leaks And Water/Drain Rerouts.

Drain And Sewer Cleaning.

Sump And Sewage Pumps.

Water Heater Installation, Repair Or Replace.

Complete Plumbing Renovation or Remodeling.

Faucet And Fixture Repair Or Replace.
Gas Line Repairs, Reroutes, Replace.
Earthquake Valves.