According to industry experts, over half a million sewer backups occur annually in the United States, and Los Angeles homeowners are no exception. Sewer backups in basements across this country are rising at an astonishing rate of about 3% annually. Our 40 years of providing plumbing services in Los Angeles have shown us that sewer backups usually originate from your home’s lowest plumbing fixture: the sump pump on your basement floor. A sump pump sewer backup can cost a homeowner hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and repair. It can also force residents to leave their homes for weeks ..read more

Statistics indicate that in the United States, only one in five homeowners perform regular water damage prevention, including water heater maintenance. Most Americans underestimate the damage a water heater emergency might cause, estimating it to be around $5,000 when it is much more costly at $10,849. At Boss Plumbing, many Los Angeles homeowners don’t realize that neglecting preventative measures might mean their homeowner’s insurance claim could be denied in a water heater emergency. Unfortunately, they learn this hard truth when submitting their damage claims. But this doesn’t have to be t ..read more

It’s the end of a long day, and you’re enjoying a relaxing shower in your luxurious bathroom when the water goes cold. Suddenly, you’re thrust back to reality, scrambling to adjust the temperature. Unfortunately, this scenario happens too often, and we regularly receive panicked calls at Boss Plumbing from Los Angeles area customers asking why they are running out of hot water. The question you should be asking yourself is, “Why does my water keep turning off?” There are many reasons this could be happening. As Los Angeles’s premier licensed residential professional plumbers, we can help you f ..read more

Imagine sitting in the comfort of your home, enjoying a rare rainy day here in Los Angeles. The grey clouds have opened, and rain gently falls from the sky. It’s a welcome and relaxing sight. That is until you hear a distinct sound coming from your basement. The noise is non-stop and is becoming quite disconcerting. You’re starting to wonder, is there something malfunctioning downstairs? On the contrary, the rain has activated one of your home’s most essential devices, the sump pump. Often, after a rainy storm, we at Boss Plumbing get questions from concerned customers about flooding and a str ..read more

If you have ever had a flooded basement after a heavy rain or because of a burst pipe, you understand just how much damage it can cause in a short period of time. Instead of enduring this inconvenience and cost, you may have decided to invest in a sump pump. If so, you need to remember that your sump pump requires regular maintenance to keep it running at peak efficiency. If you’re curious as to what’s involved with maintaining your sump pump, our experts here at Boss Plumbing have compiled the most important sump pump maintenance tips you’ll need to remember. Contact Us How to Avoid Sump Pump ..read more

When you experience water heater problems at your Los Angeles home, many of your everyday tasks suddenly become inconvenient and in some cases almost impossible to accomplish. Whether this means having to put off doing your laundry, washing your family’s dishes in cold water only, or even having to endure taking a cold shower before heading off to work, it becomes quite clear just how important your home’s water heater is on a daily basis.  Because of this, it is important that you be able to detect when your water heater may first begin to experience problems and know what steps need to ..read more

One of the most important parts of your home’s plumbing system, your sump pump gives you peace of mind by helping to ensure your basement does not flood. However, even though sump pumps are known for their reliability and longevity, the time may come when you begin to notice yours is not working as well as in years past. Rather than wait, it’s good to recognize the signs your sump pump is going bad. To help make this easier, our experienced professionals here at Boss Plumbing have compiled all you need to know. Contact Us Is a Bad Sump Pump a Plumbing Emergency? The good news is that once you ..read more

If you’ve ever dealt with a basement that is knee-deep in water after a hard rain, you know all too well just how inconvenient and messy it is, not to mention how much damage it can do to your home and your possessions. As a result, you may have had a sump pump installed years ago that was working fine until recently. Now that it’s time for a sump pump replacement, you’re probably thinking this may be a great DIY project you can do yourself and save lots of money along the way. However, is a sump pump replacement really an ideal DIY project, or should you hire a Los Angeles professional plumbe ..read more

When you have a sump pump in your basement, the idea is that it will keep your basement from flooding. However, if you go downstairs and notice your sump pump is overflowing, you’ll be wondering not only why is this happening, but also what you’ll need to do to solve the problem. Here at Boss Plumbing, we encounter this problem more often than most of our customers realize. If you’ve got an overflowing sump pump and are about to go into panic mode, here’s all the details you need to know. Contact Us Why is My Sump Pump Pushing Out So Much Water? When you notice your sump pump is pushing out wh ..read more

Now that the holiday season has arrived, your thoughts have undoubtedly turned to spending quality time with family members, enjoying yourself at various parties and celebrations, and having plenty of other fun along the way. Unfortunately, your home’s plumbing system may have other ideas.  From a clogged toilet to a water heater that breaks down on the day of your big family gathering, a holiday plumbing emergency can quickly ruin your plans. If you want some tips on how to prevent many common plumbing emergencies over the holidays and which Los Angeles plumbers you can count on should a ..read more