Toilets 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 MoreIf you are like many people in Chicago, you may not know who is actually in charge of HOA plumbing responsibilities in your condo or coop. The truth of the matter is that if you have an HOA, there are different people who are responsible for maintenance of certain areas and components of the building. In most cases, the tenant is responsible for things that occur...
Read MoreThere are many joys to condominium ownership. You have your piece of real estate that appreciates in value and you don’t have to worry about mowing the lawn. However, condo ownership doesn’t mean it won’t require maintenance or emergencies don’t happen. They do. In a condo, if there is a plumbing problem, it needs to be handled quickly and professionally to avoid...
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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...
Read MoreHaving the knowledge necessary to hire a plumber can make life a whole lot easier when you find that one is needed. You never know when you’re going to have an issue with a burst pipe, leaky faucet, or flood from the water heater. That’s why understanding the best questions to ask a plumbing contractor can make life a lot easier. Here are a few things to consider...
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