by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Mar 15, 2022 | Drains, Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips, Sewers, Sump pumps
The drainage system for your home’s plumbing helps to maintain a healthy and dry environment. Bathroom and kitchen areas have plumbing which carry harmful waste water down sink, toilet, tub, and shower drains out to a sewer pipe to send that waste underground below...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Oct 19, 2021 | Bathroom Plumbing, Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips
If you’re a homeowner, you should know that sometimes things happen with plumbing. With consistent use and constant pressure, faucets, hoses, drains, fixtures, sewers, sump pumps, and other items will eventually wear and fail. Angi (formerly Angie’s List) recommends...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jul 22, 2021 | Drains, Plumbing emergency, Plumbing mistakes, Plumbing Tips
Your doctor, nutritionist, or personal trainer may be telling you that grease is bad for your diet. But, you should also know that grease and oils are terrible for the health of your plumbing! If you are draining the grease from your pots and pans into your kitchen...
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 | May 7, 2020 | Plumbing emergency
We at DRC Plumbing and Sewer hope that you and your family are safe and well at home during the stay-at-home order in Illinois due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We know it’s a very disconcerting time, and there’s a lot of unknowns which can cause concern and...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Mar 1, 2017 | Plumbing emergency, Uncategorized
Quick thinking during a plumbing emergency can limit water damage, which saves time and money on cleanup. Next time you encounter a water leak, take these three steps to protect your home from water damage. 1. Turn off the water supply Before your next plumbing...
