Flooding is not limited to weather conditions. There may be small cracks or leaks in your home’s plumbing that should be located and repaired before the coming winter weather makes the situation far worse. Hiring a professional plumbing company to inspect and repair any issues with your pipes can save you hundreds of dollars inCONTINUE READING »
Water heaters can malfunction in many ways. A leaking heater can cause moisture build up which can lead to many other more serious problems. Most water heaters are placed above a plywood or particle board subfloor; even the smallest leaks can eventually cause this subfloor to rot and decay. This can also lead to moldCONTINUE READING »
It’s getting cold in Naperville and it’s never a better time than to gear up and make sure the plumbing in your house is ready for the winter! Here are a few tips for keeping your house safe and cozy against the cold. Your Water Heater As the winter approaches your water heater is underCONTINUE READING »
What Type of Pipes Should I Use For Repiping? Repiping a home is a major decision requiring careful planning and a big budget. There are several advantages to replacing the old pipes in your home. A new piping system extends the life of the building, heads off leaking and subsequent costly repairs, and can increaseCONTINUE READING »
There are several plumbing problems which require a home to be repiped. If the water is cloudy or discolored, if there are leaks in the system, or if there is low water volume, repiping is likely necessary. If your home was constructed in the 1960s or earlier, it was likely built with galvanized steel pipes.CONTINUE READING »