Chicago Plumbing Blog

Next week is national Fix a Leak week. Be on the look out for ways you can save water and money with daily hints on how you can fix your own leaks and even avoid new ones.

It was reported in the news recently that a woman died after a waterborne illness that she received from her dentist (view article). The illness was from the Legionella virus. What most people don't know is that Legionella is in everyone's water in small amounts.

People often ask if there is anything they can do or have done to their plumbing in order to prevent a disaster. My answer is a resounding "Yes!".

What does tankless water heating mean with our chicago plumbing. First off what you need to consider is the fact that in the winter time our incoming water temperature can be almost freezing. Many tankless manufacturers state the capacity of their units on a 45 degree temperature rise.

If you have read the news lately there is no shortage of scams out there. One scam to be particularly careful about is people claiming to be employees of the water department or the city. In this scam they will approach your house and claim to need access to your home.

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Why do so many people hate tankless? Whether I am speaking to another contractor or a homeowner the reasons given seem to be that they do not work.

Recently, a car drove into a sinkhole that was 14’ x14’ and 12 feet deep.  Fortunately, the driver did not sustain life-threatening injuries, however, his car did.

There are two different kinds of pumps used in the home today – each of them with their own unique purpose.  One of them is used for the removal of ground water. The second is used to remove sewer waste from areas that are not served by a gravity sewer.

As you can see by the headlines, lead in our drinking water is a major concern. What are acceptable levels? The EPA sets the limit at 15PPB (parts per billion), however most health professionals agree that no lead in our water is best. So what can YOU do?

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