Winter tips in Wheeling, IL
April 11

Can a Water Heater Freeze in Cold Weather?

Winters in Illinois are often brutal, and all that cold can pose a serious risk to your home’s plumbing. If the power were ever to… View Article Read More

Boilers in Wheeling, IL
March 16

Learning How Your Boiler Works

The major purpose of all boilers is to transfer heat into the water. These systems essentially heat the water itself or produce steam that can… View Article Read More

Professional Plumber Technician Conducting Service Repair in Wheeling, IL
December 15

How to Become a Licensed Plumber

3 Steps to Becoming a Licensed Plumber Obtain your high school diploma or GED Get into a plumbing apprenticeship Become a licensed plumber Sounds easy,… View Article Read More

Resident Concerned about Bathroom Toilet Plumbing in Wheeling, IL
December 9

Company Is Coming…How Is Your Plumbing?

Thanksgiving entertaining is stressful. Add a plumbing problem and you’ve got a recipe for disaster! Use the tips below to make sure a plumbing problem… View Article Read More

Plumbing Technician Inspecting Home Before Purchase in Wheeling, IL
November 25

Buyer Beware – Benefits of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection Before You Buy that New Home

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and nothing should be overlooked when finding the right home for your family… View Article Read More

CAPPS Plumbing & Sewer Inc 25-year Celebration Logo in Wheeling, IL
November 15

Celebrating 25 Years!

Founded in 1996, by Joe and Mary Capps, is an independent, family-owned business. The business started with 2 trucks and a dining room table as… View Article Read More

Residential Frozen Copper Plumbing Pipe Burst and Leak in Wheeling, IL
November 9

Frozen Pipe Burst – What Now?

Ah, ice. One of nature’s wonders. The transformation of a liquid into a solid. It can make everything around you look so peaceful and beautiful…. View Article Read More

Water Draining in Clean Bathroom Drain in Wheeling, IL
October 30

High-Pressure Drain Cleaning

The Difference Between Drain Cleaning and Clearing “Clearing” and “cleaning” can be synonyms in some cases, but in the world of plumbing, these terms refer… View Article Read More

Basement Installed Sump Pump for Backup Water System in Wheeling, IL
September 15

Springtime Sump Pump Maintenance Tips

Spring is Here! Meteorological spring starts March 1st each year. This data is used by meteorologists and climatologists to mark the beginning of the spring… View Article Read More

Residential Home Sewer System Overhead in Wheeling, IL
August 20

Overhead Sewer Conversion – The ins and outs

An overhead sewer conversion converts your existing gravity sewer to an overhead sewer line. This raises the sewer pipe to above ground level and ensures… View Article Read More