The Importance of Water Heater Maintenance
Hot water is an essential element for every residence and business. Your water heater is probably something you don’t think about until it doesn’t work. While the average life of a water heater is eight to 12 years, routine maintenance is required to prolong the life of your system. The three benefits of water heater […]
The Most Common Household Plumbing Problems
Plumbing problems are an unavoidable part of owning a home. Most problems are due to aging fixtures, normal wear, and tear, improper use, or lack of regular maintenance. Sump Pump Sump pump failures are either due to an internal unit problem or an external issue. Causes usually include: An overwhelmed system after a heavy rain […]
Going Away This Summer? Prep Your Plumbing Before You Go!
Don’t let your well-earned vacation be cut short by a plumbing problem. A quick inspection and a few minutes of adjustments will help you avoid coming home to a plumbing nightmare. Test Your Sump Pump and Backup System Sump pumps prevent basement and crawl space flooding by pumping water away from your house. Since summer […]
Is Your Sump Pump Ready for Another Chicagoland Spring?
Nothing helps a homeowner sleep well on a rainy night than the sound of a sump pump turning on and off. The sound of a sump pump doing its job of keeping your basement dry provides confidence that can lull you to sleep. Now that spring is officially here, heavy rainfall and unpredictable storms are […]
Melting Snow – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Melting snow is no joke. While frozen and burst pipes are typical winter plumbing problems, melting snow can cause significant plumbing and water damage. With our record snowfall this month, you need to take steps to protect your home from water damage: Make sure your sump pump is working properly to move melting snow away […]
Reverse Osmosis Water System from Research to Installation
Well, water is something my family has struggled with since we moved into our house in Long Grove, IL. Like most townhomes, my family lives in a house that pulls water from a well. And for some time, we lived with some of the common complaints of using well water. I think our family’s number […]
Troubleshooting Garbage Disposal Problems
A garbage disposal is a handy kitchen appliance that shreds food waste into pieces that are small enough to pass through your plumbing. Nothing is more frustrating than a garbage disposal that isn’t working or leaking. Caution! Never put your fingers or hands into the disposal and never reach down into a garbage disposal! Reasons […]
