Water damage is often one of the trickiest problems to work with. And while no homeowner wants to find themselves in this position, having a plan in case you get a major water leak and end up with a lot of water damage can take the tiniest bit of the stress out of the situation. Act quickly If you’ve got a gushing leak, get on the phone and look for burst pipe...
Read MoreWinter 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...
Read MoreCity 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...
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