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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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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.

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Testimonials

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.

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.

Flader Goes Skyward

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.

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Flader Supports Youth Activities

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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