Spot the Sneaky Signs of Mold
Mold in the home is never a good sign, and can quickly become problematic. In fact, in the case of water damage, mold can take just 24-48 hours to begin growing.
Author: Doug Flader
Doug Flader, a fourth-generation leader at Flader Plumbing & Heating Co., upholds the company's long-standing tradition of excellence. While continuing to provide top-quality plumbing and heating services to Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills, Doug proudly takes care of his community by supporting local youth programs around the Chicagoland area.
What a Sewer Smell in Basement Means
Sewer smells in your basement are very distinct and off-putting. Even if the smell is contained downstairs, there’s a good chance the smell has drifted into other rooms as well. The powerful smell should alert you to a plumbing issue long before it reaches such dangerous levels.
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Solving Poor Shower Pressure
When struggling with poor shower pressure, you’re pretty certain this underwhelming experience in the shower is going to affect the rest of your day. Fortunately, troubleshooting the common causes can help you solve the issue of low pressure in your shower.
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Protect Attic Pipes from Freezing
As winter rolls in, it’s extremely important you know how to prevent pipes from freezing. The areas where pipes are most susceptible to freezing include the attic, basement, crawlspace, and exterior walls. These problem areas are typically poorly insulated, allowing the cold air to have a greater effect on plumbing.
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Adapting Your Home for Winter
Striking a delicate balance between staying comfortably warm and managing utility expenses can become a real struggle. To keep your heating bill down without sacrificing comfort, look for alternative ways to warm and weatherize your home in the winter.
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Dangers of a Wobbly Toilet
Have you ever sat on the toilet, and all of a sudden it moved? Maybe it moves just a bit, and you don’t give it much thought. If it still flushes, it must be in good working order, right? Not necessarily.
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Water Discoloration
Did you recently turn on your kitchen sink or shower only to find your water isn’t completely clear? Fortunately, rusty, orange-colored water is mostly an aesthetic issue that doesn’t pose health risks. Still, water discoloration could be a sign of worse things.
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Unclogging Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks
Homeowners generally don’t give much thought to maintaining their sinks. That is, until the sinks begin to drain agonizingly slowly and basins fill with dirty water.
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The Importance of Sump Pump Performance
A good sump pump is your first line of defense against a basement flood – whether caused by a storm, power failure, or a plumbing issue. Even if your basement is unfinished, your furnace, water heater, washer, and dryer are at risk of shorting out. Water in the basement also damages the foundation and fosters mold and mildew.
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Hearing Knocking Sounds in Your Ceiling or Walls?
There is usually a simple explanation for why your walls are making a knocking sound. Most often, it’s your home’s plumbing system. It may be due to fluctuating water pressure issues, loose plumbing pipes, or a faulty valve.
