Winter is coming. For plumbing systems, that often brings the risk of frozen water pipes. As temperatures drop, it’s now more important than ever to take steps to prevent the problem. Read on to more about how to prevent and deal with frozen pipes. Why are frozen pipes bad? Frozen pipes are more than an inconvenience, they could also lead to serious damage to your...
Read MoreToilets are an important part of every bathroom, and they see a great deal of use each day. These hard-working plumbing fixtures are often taken for granted until something goes wrong. Your local plumbing service in Chicago handles a wide range of toilet issues. Here are some of the things they can do for you. Leaks When toilets leak, your floor gets wet, and it can...
Read MoreFrozen pipes can lead to a slew of problems. Read on to know what you can do to prevent them and how to deal with the situation if it happens to you. Ensure insulation One way to keep your pipes from freezing over is to ensure the insulation on your pipes is top-notch. If that isn’t the case, then that’s the likely reason your pipes froze over. You’ll want to...
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City Of Chicago Sewer Backup Street Flooding In Chicago While we were driving around playing Emergency Plumber in Chicago Yesterday. We really took notice to the new plumbing and sewer flooding phenomenon in Chicago. FLOODING ALERT… Quick Lesson…. In the old days you had to be watching television to hear that annoying loud public service announcement...
Read MoreEach year, residential plumbing leaks waste nearly 10,000 gallons of water according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Finding ways to minimize the damage your plumbing system has should be a top priority. There are a number of preventative measures you can take to reduce the plumbing repair issues you face. One of the best things you can do when trying to...
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