by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Nov 22, 2023 | Bathroom Plumbing, Drains, Hot Water Heaters
The holiday season – Thanksgiving through the New Year – gives us a time of joy and celebration. However, it also presents a period when your home’s plumbing system faces extra stress. With guests arriving and more cooking happening, homeowners must ensure...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Oct 21, 2023 | Bathroom Plumbing, Drains, Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips
Tackling Stopped Up Toilets and Clogged Drains Halloween creeps up on us at the end of October, so we though we would share a scary story for our homeowner audience. When it comes to home maintenance nightmares, few things can send a shiver down your spine quite like...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Sep 13, 2023 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
Summer comes to an end on September 23, 2023, and with that, we welcome the season of autumn. As you know, the Chicago suburbs experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Autumn, or fall, delivers beautiful foliage, crisp air, and cooler temperatures....
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Aug 19, 2023 | Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips, Sewers
Sometimes we take for granted a vital part of your home’s plumbing system: the sewer system. This type of plumbing carries wastewater away from your home and to the municipal sewer system. If you have a damaged sewer line, it can cause a number of problems,...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jul 11, 2023 | Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
Any home located in an area that experiences flooding should have a critical piece of equipment installed – a sump pump! It helps to keep your basement or crawlspace dry by ejecting any excess water that seeps in from the ground. However, sump pumps can fail. When...