by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jun 3, 2021 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
If you have a sump pump in your home, you want to be sure that it work rain or shine no matter what. After all, you have it to keep the rain water from flooding your basement. But, what happens when it rains (especially during a terrible storm)? Sometimes our homes...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Apr 26, 2021 | Bathroom Plumbing, Plumbing fixtures, Plumbing mistakes, Plumbing Tips
Are you ready to faint every time you look at your water and sewer bill every month? The truth is, many homes are wasting water every day, and you just don’t know it. While our appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers have greatly improved to be...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Mar 18, 2021 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
Spring is almost here, and with it comes rain… LOTS of rain. In fact, May 2020 was the wettest month on record in the last 150 years in the Chicago area with 8.3 inches of rain. May 2019 wasn’t far behind with 8.25 inches. So, we might expect quite a bit of rainfall...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Feb 15, 2021 | Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips
In the Chicagoland area, February has been unkind with an artic weather pattern which brings with it snow and sub-zero temperatures. The trend is forecasted to continue significantly further into the month. We hope that your home is prepared and that you are safe,...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jan 19, 2021 | Drains, Sewers
If you have problems with your sewer line’s drainage or you have a sewer leak and you live where there are trees on your property, you might just have a problem with tree roots gumming up the works. Tree roots are always looking for the things they need to survive,...
