Why Are My Water Pipes Knocking? BANG! CLANG! THUNK! CLUNK! That banging noise, persistent rattling, or rhythmic vibration coming from your water pipes is a clear sign that you have underlying plumbing issues that need to be properly addressed. Let’s identify what could be causing your pipes to make a knocking noise when the water […]
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As the winter months in Chicago approach, homeowners run into the possible threat of basement flooding and water damage. Snowstorms on the horizon could make way for inches (sometimes even feet) of frozen ground. These patches of ice remain intact until the weather becomes warmer, resulting in the water thawing out and seeping into the
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Mold and mildew are not only unsightly, but they can also be dangerous to your health. If you’ve noticed bathroom mold, then there’s a good chance that the humidity levels are too high. Read more to learn what causes high bathroom humidity levels and how to eliminate bathroom mold and mildew. What Is Mold &
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Have you noticed a bitter or abnormal taste in your tap water? Does it taste as though it’s not clean? That may actually be the case as this is a common problem, particularly in larger cities. It’s also common in areas with low-quality filtration systems like apartment complexes. Water filters are the ideal way to
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Importance of Preparing Your HVAC For The Winter Months Those fall season leaves are starting to disappear, kids are preparing for winter break, and families across the world are preparing for the holidays. Around the time the Christmas decorations start to go up, you should consider getting your HVAC ready for the winter. It’s best
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Flushing out your hot water heater is a great way to keep your home in good shape. Build-up impacts your water’s clarity, smell, and taste so by clearing out solids, sand, silt, and other sediment, you prevent damage to plumbing and keep your water clean. A bi-yearly flush keeps your water heater working efficiently for
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Unfortunately, some shady plumbing companies keep secrets from their customers in an effort to scam them for extra cash. This unethical behavior is what gives us professionals a bad rep. The truth is, honest plumbers like ourselves would rather give practical, money-saving advice than see you burn a hole in your wallet for something that
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A sewer camera can help identify sewer line blockage or backup without having to resort to digging or cutting tree roots or making other unnecessary plumbing repairs. If you smell a moldy or sewer gas odor, discover your water isn’t draining properly, spot overgrown green patches on your lawn, or find yourself with a high
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Garbage disposals are convenient appliances to have in the kitchen. They are used to collect and shred food waste to prevent sink clogging. The food collected then gets stored in a chamber underneath the sink. According to Go Green Wilmette, processed food scraps travel through the disposal with the wastewater to the treatment plants to
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Summer is almost here. We are so excited to be (safely) outside. Although we hope it’s smooth sailing, sometimes issues can occur. Believe it or not, it is very common for plumbing problems to occur, especially throughout the summer. Here is a list of 7 summer plumbing tips that can help. Read on for more
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