Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Local plumbing business, John the Plumber, is excited to announce a hiring fair, offering opportunities for those interested in starting or advancing their careers in the plumbing industry. The fair will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m., at their location, 103 W. I St., Tehachapi. John the Plumber is known for its commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to expand their...
Knowing whom to hire when doing home projects can mean the difference between a successful venture or a major headache for the homeowner. Many people will reach out to friends, family or social media for referrals which can be a great source of names. However, even well-meaning friends don't know the right questions to ask and can end up referring someone who ends up not being so great. One of the most common requests people will have is for a "licensed handyman." The thing is, there is no such...
As the temperatures start to climb in the high desert communities of Mojave, California City, North Edwards, Rosamond, and Boron, ensuring your home's cooling system is in top shape becomes crucial. One essential appliance that many residents rely on during the warmer months is the evaporative cooler, also known as a swamp cooler. John Nelson, the trusted owner of John the Plumber located in Tehachapi, emphasizes the importance of scheduling regular service for your evaporative cooler before...
In a world that seems to have gone mad, where everything costs more and you get less, where common decency seems to have gone missing, there is hope! This might not be life changing news for everyone but for some it can make a big difference. It's about your plumbing. Local plumbing shop, John the Plumber, has been looking for a way to give back to their customers and they believe they have found a perfect way to do that: with every service call, no matter how big or small, they will do a whole...
For 17 years, John Nelson ran his plumbing business as a solo shop. Starting out as Cal City Plumbing, he hired a few people along the way but found that he preferred working alone. Problem was, there wasn't enough of him to go around. "I had the problem that every small business owner prays for: too much business," he laughs, "but there's a downside to that as well. I was behind in billing, I often couldn't answer the phone or return calls until the evening and I was having to tell too many...
When it comes to purchasing new plumbing fixtures for your home, there's a lot more to consider than just the shelf price. John Nelson, owner and the name behind local plumbing company, John the Plumber, has some helpful tips on the topic. "My wife was shopping at Costco and saw what she thought was a really cool faucet at a great price. She sent me a photo of it and asked me what I thought. My reply to her is the same that I give to all my customers: 'looks great but where are you going to...
According to several weather forecasters, the coming winter is going to rival the cold wave of 1912, which was one of the coldest periods in the country since 1870. The cold weather will wreak havoc on pets, plants and pipes. Local plumber, John Nelson, from John the Plumber has a few tips to help us all get through the cold winter. "Please, please, please do not leave your animals without shelter from the cold. Cover your frost sensitive plants and take a few preventative measures to lessen...
John the Plumber gets a lot of the same questions from folks, so he decided to address a few of the more common ones so everyone can get the benefit of answers. Can you repair my dishwasher? If the problem is a water supply or drain issue, then yes, we can fix that. If the problem is due to an actual defect or malfunction of the unit itself, then we suggest an appliance repair technician. The same is true for gas stoves or dryers. If the problem is due to a gas supply issue, we can fix that. We...
