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There’s few feelings more frustrating than turning on the faucet only to see the water backing up instead of draining like it should. Or worse, finding a standing puddle of water and sludge at the bottom of your sin. Backed up drains are no fun...
Most people don’t think twice about using liquid drain cleaner bought from the store to clear out a clog in their sink or shower. In the very mildest cases this can work just fine. In most cases, however, liquid drain cleaner can’t work as well as a trained plumber can.
During the coldest months of winter, it’s important to keep your home warm and cozy. But it’s also important to keep your plumbing and heating system in good shape as well. Taking precautions and following these easy tips can help keep your heating and plumbing running more effectively and efficiently, and potentially save you on costly repairs down the road.
Plumbing repair can be complicated. Even comparatively simple projects can get out of hand very quickly without the right know-how in your corner. For instance, even fixing a leaky sink can go wrong without the help of a professional.
It’s a very valid question: “If I can buy a drain snake at a plumbing store, why call a professional plumber?” Here in Geneva, plumbing supplies are available at any hardware store, and indeed for the most basic of drain clogs, a basic snake will probably do the job.
Clogged drains are one of the common hassles in a homeowner’s life. Everyone has experienced the aggravation of a backed-up kitchen sink or shower at one point or another, or at the very least the annoyance of a slow drain. The
The most insidious and difficult-to-detect problem you can encounter with your home’s plumbing is leaking. Leaks can sometimes occur in plain sight, especially if they are large enough, but often they stay hidden in the many places where your plumbing...
If you’re experiencing slow drains around the home, unpleasant odors emanating from sinks and toilets, or damp spots appearing in your house’s basement or foundation, then you may have a backed up sewer.
An issue with a drain is something you’ll probably discover soon after it starts: when water begins to back up, or takes a long time to drain away, then you know that something is wrong. The likely cause is a clog in the p-trap (the u-shaped pipe below the drain)...
Pipe replacement is a common repair service offered by plumbers all over the country. Pipes get old with age, or may burst in the cold of winter, especially in Midwest towns with low temperatures like St. Charles, IL. Plumber services are trained...
