Your HVAC system is at the heart of your home. A sturdy, properly-installed, and well-maintained HVAC system should last between 12-17 years. Here are a few tips on how to protect your investment and help to extend its life.
One of the most frequently mentioned disasters reported by homeowners is sump pump failure. Fortunately, there are many warning signs your pump is reaching the end of its life. By monitoring its performance, you will know when it is time to replace your pump long before waking up to a basement of water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evanston Service Center: 3004 Central, Evanston, Il 60201
Libertyville Service Center: 523 3rd Street, Libertyville, Il 60048
