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 | Feb 15, 2023 | Bathroom Plumbing, Drains, Kitchen Plumbing, Plumbing Tips
Do you have small flies or gnats in your bathroom or kitchen? Have you noticed these little annoying pests buzzing around your sinks, shower, or tub, but you can’t figure out where they came from or how to get rid of them? You may have a problem with the drains in the...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Jan 18, 2023 | Kitchen Plumbing, Plumbing Tips
Many people rely on their dishwasher to clean cookware and dinnerware. While these marvels of the modern world tend to exhibit consistent performance, sometimes things don’t work the way we expect. As plumbers, when installing or replacing dishwashers or conducting...
by DRC Plumbing & Sewer | Nov 15, 2022 | Drains, Hot Water Heaters, Plumbing Tips
Tis the season for family and friends to gather to celebrate the holidays together. After social distancing for the last couple of years, throughout America people are making plans to visit the homes of relatives or close comrades for a time of peace, feasting, and...
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...