Becoming a Plumber in Illinois
There are numerous reasons to become a plumber. These include: Job security Good pay The ability to be your own boss You help people Job variety Stimulating work Low cost of entry Social interaction Respect from your customers No more plumbing bills So how does one become a plumber in Illinois? Here is what is […]
Benefits of Being a Plumber
So it’s career decision time. You’re exploring your options and someone says to you “How about becoming a plumber?” Your response: “Why?” Here are 10 reasons. Job security. Plumbers, like most other trades, are always in demand. Plumbing companies are always looking for good plumbers. And job growth in plumbing is expected to exceed the […]
Sewage Pumps
If you have a house with a basement, undoubtedly you are familiar with the sump pump that resides there, pumping excess water out and into your yard or the storm sewer system. You count on it to prevent your home from flooding due to heavy rains. What you often take for granted – but just […]
RPZ Devices
RPZ devices may be among the least known plumbing devices out there, but they are also extremely important. RPZ (which stands for Reduced Pressure Zone) devices protect your drinking water and municipal water supply from contamination, bacteria and pollution. That is why many states and municipalities – including Illinois – require RZP devices for certain […]
Buying a Sump Pump
If your sump pump is 10 years old or older, is making strange noises, or if there is water at the top of the pit, those are all signs that you may need a new sump pump. Here are some thoughts on buying a new pump. Types of sump pumps There are three types of […]
Why It’s Important to Know Where Your Water Supply is Located
At any given time of the day, water is running through at least some of the pipes in your home. Plus, if one of your water pipes fails or a hose on your washing machine breaks, water could be flowing onto the floor of your bathroom, laundry room or basement. Do you know how to […]
Sump Pump Maintenance and Replacement
While April (and May) showers bring May flowers, some of those showers are actually heavy rains that can lead to flooding. If your home has flooded before, you know it’s no fun. Carpeting and furniture can be ruined, items stored in boxes can be destroyed, and mold, mildew and rot can present long-term health issues. […]
How to Deal with a Plugged Garbage Disposer
Dropping objects into the garbage disposer, simply depositing sticky foods like banana or potato peelings or forgetting to run a steady flow of water when using the disposer can cause a worrisome clog. Before giving up on the appliance, take a few steps to remove the plug. First, determine if an object is stuck in […]
Fix A Leak
The average household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water a year due to leaks. That’s the equivalent of 270 loads of laundry. Assuming a load a day (not an unreasonable assumption), that means water leaks could be costing you nine months worth of laundry. Obviously, that translates into money. Fixing leaks can actually cut […]
Expert Tips on Dealing with Frozen Pipes
You’ve just turned on your faucet to wash your hands and nothing but a trickle is coming out. After a long day, you try to run a hot bath, but where is the water? One of the earliest signs of frozen pipes is little to no water flow when you turn on your faucet. After […]
