by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Aug 22, 2022 | Drains, Hot Water Heaters, Plumbing emergency, Plumbing mistakes, Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
As professional plumbers, we’ve seen a lot of emergency plumbing issues. Some of these are the result of older homes with inferior pipes and systems. The natural wear and tear on joints and valves can present challenges to home owners and apartment dwellers in these...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jul 18, 2022 | Plumbing emergency, Plumbing Tips
We all like surprises: birthday parties, gifts, unexpected visits from loved ones, and so on. Those spontaneous moments can be absolutely delightful. However, some surprises are just downright nasty, and one of those is the discovery of a water leak or flooding...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jun 21, 2022 | Drains, Plumbing Tips, Sewers
One of the most common problems we professional plumbers encounter are blocked drains. Sure, there are plenty which can be solved with a simple high-quality plunger. However, some drain blockages can create costly problems for homeowners and renters. Sometimes (as you...
by Rich Cruz | May 19, 2022 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
The media has been reporting the potential for “rolling blackouts” and “rolling brownouts” regarding electricity throughout the country including Illinois. Your sump pump relies on electricity to work; without it, you have just a hunk of cast iron in a pit. But, never...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Apr 21, 2022 | Drains, Plumbing fixtures, Plumbing Tips
Spring is here and summer is on the way, and that means out attention turns to being outside and enjoying the warm weather and fresh air. It also means that we start tending our lawns and gardens and nurturing their growth. Finally, we also expect plentiful rainfall....
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...
