How to Avoid Mid-Winter Plumbing Emergencies
Chicago winters are tough enough; the last thing you want to deal with on a cold day is a serious plumbing issue.
Chicago winters are tough enough; the last thing you want to deal with on a cold day is a serious plumbing issue.
Winter is one of the worst times of year for indoor air quality. Your family huddles inside a tightly sealed home, and it feels cozy being protected during the colder months of the year.
To fully understand what’s causing these weird noises in your pipes, it’s helpful to have a fundamental understanding of what’s occurring behind your walls and below your property.
There is a proper way to care for and feed a garbage disposal and, when followed, these guidelines will have the disposal serving you well for many years.
When a frigid blast from the arctic vortex strikes your neighborhood, one of the possible outcomes is burst water pipes, and outdoor faucets are particularly vulnerable. Winterizing your outdoor plumbing is incredibly important. It might seem like a chore, but doing so can help you avoid some potentially hefty plumbing repair bills.
There’s nothing worse than stepping into the shower after a long day only to be met with a weak trickle of water. Low water pressure doesn’t just ruin your shower, it can point to bigger plumbing issues.
Having a washer/dryer unit in your own home is quite a convenience, and helps you keep your household running smoothly. But, when there’s a leak, your first reaction is one of anxiety and feeling stressed.
There are many things to love about summer. Humidity isn’t one of them. Thankfully, there are ways to get rid of the moisture in your home. Here are tips for keeping the humidity at a comfy level during Chicago’s summer months.
From enjoying a hot shower or a relaxing bath to having instant hot water for cooking and cleaning, water heaters help keep your home and family functioning. These plumbing devices are often tucked away in a basement, utility closet, or garage and, consequently, easy to forget and ignore.
Without a video inspection, your family could be living with the silent threat of a broken sewer line, especially since you’re noticing symptoms. A damaged line may fail to contain sewage properly, leading to leaks and exposing your family to harmful pathogens and foul odors.
Since 1918, Flader has satisfied plumbing needs within our community. We are proud of the feedback and comments of our valued customers. Here’s just a few.
We recently remodeled a bathroom that would require a plumber during demolition and then install new fixtures after the tiling was done. We contacted Flader Plumbing and Heating on the advice of a neighbor and are pleased to post this recommendation. From the initial on-site visit to scheduling, demolition, ordering new fixtures and installation, every one we dealt with was knowledgeable, prompt, and courteous and got the job done as promised – with special thanks to the plumber, Jeremy. We have no doubt we will call Flader Plumbing and Heating first the next time we have a project.
- Karen S., Homeowner
I just wanted to express my delight having someone with the skill set of my recent Flader technician, Greg. Greg did outstanding work he did for me in Evanston. Both were difficult projects. One was a knuckle buster valve, shower and cartridge job and the other was putting new Chicago faucet cartridges in 1910 fixtures! He got both projects done with efficiency and care.
- Matt, Evanston
Thank you for all your help in getting the new HVAC installed at our home. Everything was done with such great care and attention, as usual with you and the Flader team. Specifically wanted to make sure you know how terrific Chance was throughout the entire ordeal. Everyone at Flader has the best interest of the customer in mind.
- Jeremy L, Homeowner
Wonderful service, fair price.
- Gail D., Homeowner
“The washer/dryer setup in my house is awesome. Your employees are wonderfully kind and considerate when addressing issues with me. They made sure I was satisfied. I really appreciated their clean up after the work – other companies leave a mess behind. They were a pleasure to have in my home. Thanks for the wonderful work.”
- Lucy E, Homeowner, Evanston
Flader thrives on exceeding expectations of our residential and commercial customers. We deliver cost effective solutions for homeowners and businesses. Our Service Centers in Evanston and Libertyville are ready to serve. Call us today at 847-491-6980.
A long-term commercial customer needed an upgrade on their air quality system.It required two 20-ton and two 10-ton Carrier units mounted on the rooftop, plus piping and custom sheet metal inside their manufacturing center. The Flader Team went skyward with a huge crane to land the units on the rooftop.In just 2½ days, the transformation was completed.Click “See our Work” to view more success stories.
Flader continues supporting local youth programs. We proudly sponsor EBSA and events at Robert Crown Community Center. It teaches teamwork, builds confidence, and strengthens our community.
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