What Do I Do If My AC Pipe Is Frozen?
Having frozen air conditioner AC pipe is a common problem experienced with HVAC systems. Is it possible to get an AC line frozen during summer? The answer is: yes! It may be surprising to some, but the freezing effect on your AC pipes isn’t always due to the cold weather. AC Pipe Frozen: Main Causes… Read More »
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How To: Removing Rust Stains From Toilets
Removing Rust Stains from Toilets. It may be tempting to use bleach to remove the unsightly rust stains from your toilet. Those orange streaks aren’t a welcome sight but using the wrong cleansers will worsen it. According to the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), using bleach and ammonia on rust will make the… Read More »
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How to Avoid Plumbing Problems this Festive Season
The season of festivities is a season for family reunions, delicious food, fond memories, and sadly sometimes, plumbing issues. Everything is lovely until someone blocks the downstairs toilet. So in order to avoid these pesky plumbing problems, we’ve got some tips and tricks to share with you. Not everything about the Christmas season is appropriate… Read More »
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Common Winter Plumbing Problems
Cold weather can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing system. The cold temperatures threaten many parts of your home’s water system leaving you fearing freezing and flooding. We’ve compiled some common winter plumbing problems and what you can do to combat these issues. Frozen Pipes Frozen pipes can cause pipes to burst in your home… Read More »
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3 Halloween Plumbing Horrors You Can Easily Avoid
Halloween is almost here! It’s that festive time of year when we celebrate all things spooky and creepy–but the last thing you want to deal with is a frightening plumbing problem. We’ve put together a list of the most common plumbing problems around Halloween time, and how to avoid them. Pumpkin scraps clogging the drain… Read More »
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10 Reasons to Hire A Professional Plumber
A sound plumbing system facilitates the effectiveness of our day-to-day lives. Therefore, it is imperative to keep all plumbing systems in good conditions to avoid the accumulation of problems that may result in a fatal explosion that will cause significant damage to your property. Repairing the plumbing system yourself can be very tricky, and it… Read More »
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Plumbing Stats Every Homeowner should know! [Infographic]
Plumbing is at the core of all your faucets and sinks in your home. Without a proper plumbing system, it’s difficult to transport water where you need to. There are many plumbing statistics that might take you by surprise. Everyone knows that wasting water is a bad thing, but until you put numbers to these… Read More »
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What To Do During A Plumbing Emergency
What To Do During A Plumbing Emergency If you’ve ever returned home after a weekend away, only to find that a pipe has burst or a leak got out of hand, you know what running into a true plumbing emergency can feel like. Plumbing emergencies include everything from a fixture that isn’t functioning correctly, to a… Read More »
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6 Sure Signs of Sewer Line Leakage
All of your home’s drains lead to lead to the main sewer line, but this busy conduit isn’t equipped with alarms that signal when there is a leak or something isn’t working correctly. Do you know what to look for inside and outside the house to tell if your sewer line is developing problems? Here… Read More »
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5 Preventative Summer Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Warm, sunny summer days are here! The rising temperatures in the Chicagoland area often lead to increased water usage, both outdoors and indoors. On average, most household water bills increase up to 50% in the summer months. To avoid increased utility bills and plumbing problems caused by excessive usage, follow these 5 preventative maintenance tips… Read More »
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