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Every pump can get clogged!
Often times plumbers out there believe that “one pump fits all”. This couldn’t be further from the truth. When trying to decide on the sump or ejector pump that will make the most sense for you, you have to answer several questions? … Continue reading
The importance of water heater maintenance for your safety
Most people think that you have a water heater installed and then you just forget about it. Although you could almost get away with that in the past, you will get yourself in trouble if you try that now. The … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Safety, Water, Water Heater
Tagged conventional water heater, tankless water heater, water heater, water heater dangers, Water Safety
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Health Risks Associated with Home Renovations: How to Avoid Exposure by: Brian Turner
Health Risks Associated with Home Renovations: How to Avoid Exposure Renovating a home can be an exciting venture for any homeowner, but there may be hidden dangers lurking around the corner. Asbestos, lead, and mold are all serious issues that … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Chicago, Safety
Tagged air quality, aspestos poisoning, lead poisoning, Mesothelioma, remodel safety
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Strong start to Fix a leak week in Chicago
We are getting a strong start to National fix a leak week. The first building we are working on will involve 137 living units. We are going to repair all of the toilets to insure no leaks, install all new … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Water
Tagged Chicago water savings, Green Plumber Chicago, plumber Chicago
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Fix a Leak Week
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.
Posted in Chicago, Water, Water Heater
Tagged fix a Leak week, plumber Chicago, plumbing leaks Chicago
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Water at dentist kills patient
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Safety, Uncategorized, Water Filter, Water Heater
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Be Safe in Your Home
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 … Continue reading
Chicago City Street Swallows Car
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. The results of this mishap could have been dramatically different, though, had the … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Sewer, Water
Tagged Chicago, sewers, water main, water main break
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PUMPS: “Why do so many people flood even though they have pumps?”
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Pumps, Sewer, Water
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What is Grey Water?
“Grey Water” sounds strange but in the plumbing world it defines domestic water that has been used and with some basic treatment can be reused for certain purposes. First off, what kinds of water can be reused? Water from a … Continue reading
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