Don’t Forget that Water Heaters Need Cleaning Too We rely on our water heaters every day, but too often forget about the maintenance necessary to ensure that they are functioning properly and that they last as long as possible. One important part of hot water heater maintenance is cleaning and flushing out the tank. Water…
DetailsPlumbing Tips To Complete Any 4th of July Party The 4th of July is the first holiday of the summer season. It’s also a great excuse to throw a party at home and invite the family over. With all that preparation and planning though, there are still things that can be overlooked. Your plumbing is…
DetailsKeep Spring Jumping With a Well Pump That’s Pumping Winter is finally over! No more worrying about ice and snow. The flowers are coming up and the warm weather is here. Now it’s time to start thinking about your house and the things around it, making sure that it’s all in the right working order.…
DetailsThe 3 Best Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters Imagine this: waking up to get ready for work, turning the shower on, getting in, and being shocked to find that the water is freezing. Typically, this will only happen once before you are ready to repair or replace your water heater. If your water heater is…
DetailsTop 5 Piping Picks to Keep Your Home Safe We know you’d do anything to keep your family safe--safe from intruders, safe from fire, and safe from harmful contaminants. You understand the need for security alarms and smoke detectors, but how exactly can you protect from contaminants? The answer lies within your plumbing and pipes!…
DetailsTips For Diagnosing Sewage System Issues Have you ever flushed the toilet and noticed that the bathtub backs up? Maybe you’ve walked into your yard and have noticed the grass is wet yet there hasn’t been any rain. Or, possibly, you happen to actually smell the unforgettable scent of sewage. How or why do these…
DetailsWhat Your Plumbing Costs Say About Service Your mom or grandmother may have always told you, ‘you get what you pay for,’ meaning that something too cheap is likely to break or be of low quality. Your mom may have been onto something with this sentiment. All too often, people think they are getting the…
DetailsWhat Those Plumbing Noises Really Mean Whether your home is newer, older, or somewhere in between, it doesn’t mean you should have to listen to absurd plumbing noises. Of course, these things happen and they don’t mean they are of critical importance. However, you should consider a plumbing inspection to help narrow down the source…
DetailsLooking for a “Perfect” Plumbing System? Are you tired of dealing with plumbing issues in your home and business? If you've come to know your plumber's phone number by memory, maybe it's time to reevaluate your home plumbing system. While we don't live in a perfect world, where perfect plumbing exists, keeping your system in…
DetailsHow to Know When Replacement is Better Than Repair As a Chicago, IL homeowner, you are probably dialed into home maintenance and repairs as a way of protecting your home investment. But did you know that there are times in which it will ultimately cost you less to replace an item than to repair it?…
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