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...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Feb 17, 2022 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
Accuweather has posted a prediction for April, and it looks like it might be a wet rainy season: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/orland-park/60462/april-weather/338026. That’s good news; after all, “April showers bring May flowers.” However, it’s not all roses and...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Nov 23, 2021 | Bathroom Plumbing, Drains, Plumbing Tips, Sewers
We’re thankful that you’ve found our website and this article! As we prepare for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year, and all of the other holidays, we’re likely thinking about having company over to gather for celebration, friendship, and love. It’s really a...
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...