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How to Prepare Your Home for Fall
Temperatures are dropping and its finally time for the Los Angeles version of sweater weather. This means it’s also time to prepare your home for fall. Even with the mild winters we see down here, there are a few things you should do to prepare your home for fall. 1.
5 Reasons You Should Invest in a Smart Thermostat
It feels like smart systems are taking over. We started with smartphones, now smart watches, and soon, most people will have a smart home. We’re asking you to step into the modern age and sharing 5 reasons you should invest in a smart thermostat. Nearly 33 million North American households
How To Lower Heating & Air Conditioning Costs
Fact or Fiction? Which of these common recommendations will actually help you keep your home at a happy temperature and save on utility bills? Fiction! Turning your thermostat waaay up or down will make your home comfortable faster. Turning the thermostat up or down to much higher or lower temps
3 Ways to Extend the Life of a Water Heater
Neglect can take years off your water heater’s lifespan, causing it to fail early and leave you with a big mess and a surprise expense. With just a few simple steps, you can extend the life of a water heater and get more value out of this appliance. Choose a
Why is My Toilet Gurgling?
The sound of a toilet gurgling is more than an annoyance. This noise suggests there’s trouble brewing in your plumbing system. By finding and solving the problem quickly, you can avoid a messy backup. Issues With the Pipes If your sewer lines were recently cleaned, there may be air in
3 Tips For Controlling Indoor Dust
Dust might not be the worst indoor air pollutant, but it can still degrade your indoor air quality and make you uncomfortable. Thanks to the Los Angeles area’s heavy traffic, indoor dust can also carry heavy metals and other contaminants from road dust. With a few simple changes, you can
How Does an Anti-Scald Faucet Work?
By preventing excessively hot water flow, anti-scald devices protect your family from serious injury and can even save lives. They’re especially important if your household includes young children or an adult who might have difficulty controlling the faucet handles. As an added benefit, they also keep your water temperature constant
3 Signs You Have a Water Leak in the Bathroom
The Greater Los Angeles area’s warm weather isn’t enough to prevent water damage from leaky pipes and fixtures. While signs you have a water leak somewhere in your bathroom aren’t always obvious, they’re rarely hard to find. Damaged Surfaces Normal heat and steam from hot water shouldn’t damage your ceiling, walls, and
Know Your Toilet: How the Flapper Works and When to Replace It
You may not give your toilet flapper much thought, but this little component is essential for keeping your toilet working the way it should. Knowing when and how to replace it will help you avoid trouble with your toilet. Knowing when and how to replace it will help you avoid
How To Prevent Scale Buildup In Household Pipes
Grease and grime aren’t the only things that can block your pipes. If you have hard water, which many households in the Los Angeles area do, mineral scale buildup is another threat. To prevent clogged drains, take steps to keep the scale to a minimum. Flush the Scale Away An annual
Coronavirus: Staying Safe and Healthy with Adeedo!
UPDATE 3/23: Adeedo! is considered part of our community’s ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE, and therefore, remains open for service. As our community, and those around the world, are struggling with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are closely monitoring updates and recommendations from the CDC and our local health officials. We know you rely on us when emergencies happen and, as always, we […]
How Can Tree Roots Impact Your Plumbing?
The trees in your yard do more than provide shade and beauty to your landscape. On the not-so-great side, they can have a huge impact on your plumbing system. Tree roots naturally seek water, and one reliable water source is through the pipes bringing water in and out of your home. Any small leak in […]
Do You Know What Your Pipes Are Made Of?
The material that your pipes are made of can make a difference in your plumbing bill, the comfort of your home or business, and your health. There are several types of plumbing pipes including lead, galvanized steel, copper, PVC and PEX. Lead is malleable enough to be curved or bent around minor construction imperfections. […]
Why You Should Show Your Drains Some Love
It’s always there, looking up at you, patiently waiting to help you. It’s your drain and you most likely see it and use it every day. We’re here to remind you to show it some love… Why it’s important to have clean drains. Clean drains keep your plumbing happy and healthy. It’s that simple. […]
Choosing The Right Plumber
Quality Southern California plumbers can be either easy or difficult to find depending on how you go about the process of looking for one. With many plumbers doing business nowadays, you have to sift through many of them to get the perfect one. So, in order to make the selection process easier, we have compiled […]