Plumbing

Chicago winters do not ease you in gently, but show up fast and hit hard. That is why getting through this fall plumbing checklist before temperatures drop is one of the smartest things you can do as a homeowner. Frozen pipes, failed sump pumps, and backed-up drains are all far more common in winter than…

Grease buildup is one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of plumbing damage in Chicago. While pouring cooking oil or rinsing greasy pans down the sink may seem harmless, grease does not simply wash away. Instead, it cools, solidifies, and sticks to the interior walls of your pipes. Over time, this buildup narrows the drain…

Sewer gas smells are more than an unpleasant nuisance—they can indicate serious plumbing problems in Chicago. Even a faint odor coming from a drain, floor, or basement may point to a leak, blockage, or damaged sewer line that requires professional attention. Understanding how sewer gas smells can signal serious plumbing problems, why the smells occur,…

Nothing disrupts the peace of a household quite like a clogged toilet drain. It’s a familiar and frustrating situation that many of us have experienced – usually at the worst possible time. To give you an idea, a national survey found that around 20% of American homeowners deal with clogged toilets on a regular basis. …

Does your home always seem to smell like sewage after it rains? Are you tired of trying to figure out the source of that unpleasant odor? If this sounds like your situation, you’re not alone. Many homeowners experience this issue and often wonder why it happens. Sewer gas, a noxious combination of chemicals released from…

Your home’s sewer system may not be something you think about on a regular basis. After all, it’s mostly hidden underground and out of sight. Yet, your everyday life would be significantly impacted without a properly functioning sewer system. Not only would you be unable to dispose of wastewater and sewage properly, but it could…