Spring Sump Pump Performance
Regardless of the age of your sump pump, it can fail when you least expect it and need it most. You don’t want to discover your pump is faulty during a spring rain that ultimately results in a basement filled with water.
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.
The Truth About Corrosion
Corrosion is likely all around your home, including your plumbing system. Corrosion is never a good sign and can exact a costly toll. It doesn’t just look ugly, it can destroy the smallest particle and the largest object, so don’t take it lightly.
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The Dangers of Cast Iron Piping
We are fortunate to live in a community rich with beautiful older homes. But what we don’t see behind the walls of many lovely houses are deteriorating cast iron pipes waiting to create a crisis for their unsuspecting owners.
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The Truth About Whole-Home Air Cleaners
With the average Chicagoan spending 90% of their time indoors during the winter, improved air can affect the overall quality of life. This is especially important for family members living with allergies or other respiratory issues.
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Signs Your Water Heater is About to Fail
We all take hot running water for granted. While your water heater may appear to be performing, look out for these signs your water heater is about to fail.
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Changing Your Home from Summer to Winter
Fall is in the air and days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to ready your home for Midwest winter temperatures.
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The Truth About Thermostats
As the main control of your home’s temperature, your thermostat allows you to communicate with your heating and cooling system.
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Not All Maintenance Agreements are the Same
Beyond the convenience and savings provided by a maintenance agreement, some agreements provide even more value and benefits.
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Health Dangers of Indoor Humidity
We all know how humid it can get in Chicago during the summer. You feel sticky and uncomfortable. But, humidity is not just an outdoor thing. Your home can be an uncomfortably humid environment too.
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The Truth About Clogged Toilets
A clogged toilet can cause a momentary feeling of helplessness, but don’t panic. Before you make that emergency call to Flader Plumbing, there are a few things you need to know and a few steps you can take.
