Three Most Common Toilet Problems and How to Fix Them

If your toilet is broken or not working properly, it is very often a job to be handled by a professional. We serve the whole Chicagoland area, including Villa Park, Joliet, Aurora, and of course, Chicago.

Cold Front

Because of the record-breaking cold front, plumbers are having a difficult time meeting the demand for the services. Old pipes, water pipes and drain pipes have frozen.   Thousands of homes have been affected and a lot of families won’t have running water for the holidays. There’s going to be even more problems when thawing comes … Continue reading “Cold Front”

Sewer Gas and What to Do If You Smell It

Sewer Gas – Chicago & Suburbs If you smell sewer gas in your home, you shouldn’t ignore it. Though It is a fairly common problem in Chicago area homes, and more often than not has a very simple solution, it could also be a sign of a more serious issue. What Causes the Sewer Gas … Continue reading “Sewer Gas and What to Do If You Smell It”

Garbage Disposer

  Old Garbage disposals can cause clogged kitchen drain lines and clogged sewers.  The Disposal’s blades become dull with time, allowing large pieces of food to get into the drain line and before long a clog occurs. Clogged sinks can sometimes be taken care of with an old fashioned plunger. The can get tricky when your … Continue reading “Garbage Disposer”

Skin care products can clog tub and shower drains

Bio Clean II  Some folks with dry skin types will use lots of oily products for their skin and hair. These products get into the drain and cause clogs just like we would see in a kitchen sink. This did not dawn on me until one of our plumbers came in the other day and told … Continue reading “Skin care products can clog tub and shower drains”

Drain Cleaning and Sewer Back-ups

Old plumbing systems differ greatly from new ones in terms of design. Chicago and other large cities have combined sewage and storm sewers, requiring different types of protection from sewer backups. Newer suburbs have seperate sewers – one for storm water and one for sewage.

Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #4

Part 4 of 4: Plumbing Services Some checkups are best done by professionals- but they’ll often save you from unexpected breakdowns and expensive repairs.   For snow birds – A professional plumbing winterization should be performed to keep your house safe from plumbing disasters while you are gone.  This will keep fixtures, water heaters etc … Continue reading “Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #4”

Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #3

Part 3 of 4: Appliances Checking up on your home appliances and drains before the winter begins will wind up saving you time and money.   Old garbage disposers can cause clogged drains.  Disposer blades wear out over time so they no longer do a good job of grinding up food.  When chunks of food … Continue reading “Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #3”

Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #2

Part 2 of 4: Home Maintenance Some basic maintenance around the home and garden will better protect your plumbing system against the cold.   Check gutters and downspouts for debris.  If there are leaves, twigs, etc. in them – clean them out or you will have a problem with ice dams on your roof. Empty … Continue reading “Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #2”

Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #1

Winter in Hinsdale IL Part 1 of 4: Basic Plumbing Checkups Even if you’re not a professional plumber, a few checks and adjustments will help prepare your home for the winter.   Remove the hoses from the spigots outside and shut off the spigot from inside (if there is a shut off there).  Drain hoses … Continue reading “Tips on Winterizing your Plumbing #1”