Saving Money With Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Reducing water usage around the home not only helps to conserve and protect our critical water supply, it also saves energy, reducing your utility bill. Conserving water saves energy by reducing the cost of water treatment, heating water and running appliances that use water. In fact, according to the […]
Spring Plumbing Checklist As the warm, inviting weather of spring arrives in the Chicagoland area, it’s a perfect time for homeowners to perform a thorough check of both indoor and outdoor plumbing systems. Ensuring your plumbing is in top condition not only prevents water wastage but also helps you avoid larger, more costly issues down
Unexpected Water Temperature Changes? A Pressure-Balancing Valve Could Be the Answer If you have ever experienced the surprise of a sudden temperature change while taking a shower, you can understand why managing water pressure changes is important. The key to preventing pressure and temperature changes is a pressure balancing valve, also called a pressure-compensating valve.
Fall is here and freezing cold temperatures are right around the corner. Now is the time to ensure your plumbing system is ready. By finding the small problems and making repairs today you can prevent expensive damage and the inconvenience of plumbing failures this winter. Here are the systems we recommend checking: Sump Pump –
Chances are you’ll never have a plumbing catastrophe, like a burst pipe. If you do, you can’t afford to waste precious minutes searching for the main water shutoff valve. That’s why it’s crucial for every homeowner to know where this valve is and how to shut it off. The first thing you need to do
Here’s something you can do yourself to help your water heater live a rich, full life. Flush your water heater once a year. Why? mineral deposits and rust can collect in water heaters, which means they have to work harder to heat water. Flushing removes this sediment, allow your water heater to heat efficently. Watch
With the spring thaw and rain showers, water can begin to seep into foundations, causing basement flooding. Many homes in the Chicago area will experience some amount of ground water seepage inside. Even a little bit water seepage into the home can cause damage by creating an environment for mold and mildew to grow inside
Tankless water heaters, or on-demand water heaters, are hi-tech appliances that heat water only when it’s needed, resulting in less wasted energy and a nearly continuous supply of hot water. When properly maintained they will last around 20 years. They have been around for over a decade now and have proven to be a reliable
Many people purchase a conventional tank water heater and simply forget about it until it stops working and it’s time to replace it. However, with a few simple water heater maintenance steps you can increase the lifespan of the unit while also making it work more efficiently. 1. Flush the water heater tank annually Almost
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