Riverwoods, IL Plumbing Repair

A plumbing emergency is much more serious than your typical slow-draining sink or broken dishwasher. It can include burst pipes, sewage backups, and gas leaks.

Contact Ravinia Plumbing if you’re experiencing any of the following plumbing emergencies:

Burst Pipes

Burst pipes are common during the winter in Riverwoods, IL, and across Chicago. When pipes are not well insulated and exposed to below-freezing temperatures, they can burst due to the water inside them freezing and expanding. Old, corroded pipes and loose pipe fittings can also lead to a burst pipe that can cause a significant amount of damage to your home. Contact a licensed plumber immediately to make a repair.

Sewer Backups

Sewer backups are not only costly, but they are unsanitary and can lead to health issues. When drains become clogged with hair, soap, grease, or personal hygiene products, it can cause sewage to back up into toilets, tubs and floor drains. If you’re experiencing a sewer backup, reach out to a licensed plumber immediately.

Clogged or Overflowing Toilets

Like sewer backups, clogged or overflowing toilets are a plumbing emergency. They’re typically caused by flushing the wrong things down the toilet such as feminine hygiene products. If a plunger doesn’t work, contact a plumber. This is even more of an emergency if it’s the only toilet in your home.

No Hot Water

Although you can survive without hot water, it’s extremely inconvenient as you can’t take hot showers or use the dishwasher or washing machine. A repair may be necessary if there are issues with the water heater’s pilot light, thermostat, or thermocouple. If a leak develops, your water heater may need to be replaced.

Sump Pump Failure

Homes in Riverwoods, IL with basements or crawl spaces typically have sump pumps. Sump pumps pump excess water from heavy rainfalls away from your home to prevent flooding in basements and crawlspaces. Some common issues that lead to sump pump repair include a stuck switch, a clogged system, a clogged discharge line, or an overworked sump pump. Since a properly functioning sump pump is imperative to prevent flooding in your home’s foundation, contact a plumber at the first sign of an issue.

Clogged Sinks or Tubs

Although a minor clog doesn’t constitute a plumbing emergency, a drain that is completely clogged does since you’re not able to use it. You may need to contact a plumber so they can unclog it using a drain snake.

Gas Line Leaks

Gas leaks are extremely serious. If you notice a gas leak, vacate the premises immediately and contact the utility company or 911. Once the leak has been stopped, contact Ravinia Plumbing to repair the system.