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 | 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...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Mar 20, 2023 | Plumbing Tips, Sump pumps
Here in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs, we can experience heavy rainfall or flooding. If you own a home, youmay already be familiar with sump pumps. A sump pump is an electric device which is installed within a basin in the lowest part of a basement orcrawlspace to...
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 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 | 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...
