Property Management Brainstorm

Plumbing, heating, and air. It's a topic that can be confusing for property managers, tenants, and the property owner because of many of the changing California building codes. On this episode, Bob is joined by John Padilla of John Padilla Plumbing, Heating and Air to highlight some common issues faced in the plumbing and mechanical systems of homes. They focus on water heaters, low flow fixtures, and HVAC (heating and air) to discuss new ordinances, codes, and safety requirements in each of these areas.Outline of This Episode[2:01] The history of John’s career and how the business developed [5:46] Water heaters: Why do they fail and what’s involved in the repair?[11:45] Tankless water heaters are valuable for limitless hot water and rental situations[15:25] Dramatic damage can happen when a water heater pan is not used[18:37] California mandates for plumbing fixture codes and compliance[29:13] Proper frequency for HVAC checkups and what should be checkedWater heater tips and building codes Rust, calcifi