It’s not something you want to see on the ceiling: a circular stain of discoloration marring the pleasing décor of a room. But when you notice a ceiling stain, the solution isn’t to get a can of paint and brush over it to disguise it. A ceiling stain is often an indication of a more Read more about Wauconda Plumber: Water Stain on the Ceiling? It May Be an Emergency[…]
What happens when you see a rusty brown discoloration in your water? It’s obviously nothing good—fresh water should be clear and colorless. There are a number of possibilities for this happening. One is that a faucet hasn’t been used for a few weeks, and there’s dirty some collected in the pipes. You’ve probably seen this Read more about Crystal Lake Plumber: If You Have Rusty Water, You Need Plumbing Help[…]
Here’s a question consumers often ask when it comes to purchasing a new residential water heater: how large a system is necessary? People want to be sure they have a water heater that will regularly meet their daily requirements, but they don’t want to spend more than necessary on a water heater that’s too large Read more about McHenry Plumber: Proper Sizing for the Best Water Heater[…]
The kitchen contains an enormous amount of plumbing fixtures and they undergo a huge amount of work during the year, and especially during holiday seasons and other times when big meals are being prepared. When a plumbing problem starts in kitchen, it’s a serious issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. And Read more about Woodstock Plumber: Those Too-Common Kitchen Plumbing Problems[…]
Drinking water is something we often take for granted in the U.S. We turn on a faucet in our home and out pours potable water. But a large number of homes in the country face trouble with hard water, which is water that contains a high level of mineral content suspended in it. Hard water minerals Read more about Island Lake Plumber: Can Hard Water Be Harmful?[…]
No one wants to think about it, but a pipe can rupture at any time. Any time. If you’re very lucky, it’ll be during your local plumber’s business hours and they will be able to fit you into their schedule – after-hours or emergency calls almost always cost more than regularly scheduled appointments. So what Read more about East Dundee Plumber: Temporary Emergency Pipe Repair[…]
At once infinitely rewarding and altogether unselfish, planting a tree is among the most simple and altruistic acts we can perform. It can also be ill-advised and even destructive in a world full of subterranean pipes and cables. Be it Arbor Day or just another weekend, if you’re planting a tree, there are a few Read more about Island Lake Plumber: Plants vs. Pipes[…]
Showers so weak they leave you more aggravated than relaxed. Faucets that can barely wash your hands, let alone the lasagna dish. When your home’s water supply exhibits all the energy of a dying sloth, it’s time to get serious about low water pressure. The causes are varied, but with a bit of determination, it Read more about Lake in the Hills Plumber: What To Do About Low Water Pressure[…]
Odors can and do occur in water, and these smells are the biggest cause for complaint from most people even though the worst contaminants and water-borne illness will not have any odor at all. Here are a few common examples of foul-smelling water, the causes and possible solutions – always consult with a local water quality Read more about Fox River Grove Plumber: Common Odor Problems in Water[…]
The Big Giant List of All the Stuff You SHOULDN’T Put Down Your Drains… Grease, fats, or oils from cooking – they congeal and cause other items to get stuck, creating clogs and massive blockages. This is a really broad category that includes meat fats, lard, vegetable oils, shortening, butter, margarine, and many dairy products. Coffee Read more about West Dundee Plumber: Stuff You SHOULDN’T Put Down Your Drains[…]