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Monkey Business | Tankless Water Heaters

By: Kaitlyn Schott
January 1st, 2024

You’re ready to get that sweet-sweet endless hot water you’ve always dreamed about. But you also love a good deal. And I mean, can anyone really blame you? Well, did you know you can save money by upgrading to a tankless water heater? And we’re not just talking about the reduced monthly bills that come standard with all tankless systems. At Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Air, we’re directly certified with Noritz, Navien, and Takagi tankless water heaters, so we know what models qualify for rebates and tax credits. We want to share this knowledge with you, so you’re empowered to make the best decision to fit your water heater needs (whether you buy one from us or not). By the end of this article, we promise you will know why there are rebates and tax credits on certain tankless water heaters, what rebates are available, and what models we carry that qualify. We will also give resources to protect your tankless once it’s installed.

Drains

By: Kaitlyn Schott
September 1st, 2023

You’re enjoying a peaceful morning, leisurely eating your favorite breakfast, and catching up on the news. You decided to have some “me time” to start the day off right. Feeling refreshed and ready to start your day, you start on the dishes. BAM! Your day screeches to a halt as your drain bubbles with soggy bits of breakfast and foamy water.

Monkey Business

By: Kaitlyn Schott
March 15th, 2022

Have you ever had an experience with a service company that was out of this world amazing or downright disappointing? What did you do in that situation?

Monkey Business

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

When the sh*t hits the fan, you’re going to be overwhelmed, stressed, and upset. You know you have to call a plumber, but which one? How do you choose?

Plumbing

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

Your toilet is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home because it allows you to do your business and get rid of it without a thought. In fact, toilets are so ingrained in your life you’ve never needed to think about how it works. This means that if you encounter a problem with your toilet, you’re going to have a hard time telling your plumber what part isn’t working.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

Your tankless water heater is acting up like a toddler who hasn’t had a nap. One day the pressure is temperamental. The next day the temperature is off. You’re left thinking, “what the heck is going on”?

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

You’re enjoying your day around the house when a horrible stench hits your nostrils—that lingering sewage smell. No matter how much you clean, you always catch a whiff of it. You’ve tried everything you can think of, and nothing worked. You’re grossed out, overwhelmed, and fed up. Where is it coming from?

Drains

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

Your plumber yammers on about your sewer line issues while you nod and make listening noises. But you’re not there. You’re in your head thinking:

Monkey Business

By: Kaitlyn Schott
December 3rd, 2021

If you’re on the hunt for a job, you’re probably sick of slick branding and hollow-sounding descriptions. I feel your pain.

Standard Water Heaters | DIY

By: Kaitlyn Schott
November 5th, 2021

Did you know you should drain and clean your tank-style water heater every year? If you don’t, you could be drinking milky water. What’s milky water? Well, it definitely doesn’t come from a cow. Milky water is water with hard water minerals, other sediments, and rust. Gross right? At Monkey Wrench Plumbing, we know how to maintain all types of water heaters, and we service them all over the LA area. We want to give you that hard-earned knowledge so you can take charge of your home’s plumbing. By the end of this article, you will learn why tank-style water heaters need to be drained, when they need to be drained, what equipment you need, and how to do it. Why You Need to Drain A Water Heater