Do Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance?

March 24th, 2025
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Tankless water heaters are an excellent choice for homeowners looking for energy efficiency and endless hot water on demand. However, like any other home appliance, they require regular upkeep to function at their best. If you’re wondering whether tankless water heater maintenance is necessary, the answer is a resounding yes.

For homeowners looking for tankless water heater maintenance in Des Plaines, IL, professional service is crucial to ensuring the longevity and efficiency of their unit. Neglecting maintenance can lead to reduced performance, higher energy bills, and even costly repairs or replacements.

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The High-Tech Tools of Today’s Plumbers

March 10th, 2025
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Once upon a time, plumbing involved making a lot of guesses. Where could that leak be coming from? Is something wrong with an underground pipe? Are the interiors of these pipes in good enough condition, or not? As you can imagine, this made for a very challenging job that included a lot of trial and error… and those errors might involve things like unnecessarily tearing out a wall or floor!

Today, we have a much easier time pinpointing plumbing problems and addressing them with precision, avoiding wasted time and collateral damage. How has plumbing changed in recent years? Modern plumbers have some amazing, high-tech tools. Check this out!

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Corrosion, Rust, & Age: Are Your Pipes at Risk?

February 24th, 2025
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The thought of repiping might make you feel nervous or overwhelmed. How could you possibly replace the plumbing pipes in your kitchen or bathroom, or in your whole house? But today’s plumbers can do it in a surprisingly smooth and straightforward way, and it’s certainly better than allowing your pipes to fall apart due to corrosion, rust, and age.

Are your pipes at risk of leaks and breaks? Could you suddenly end up with a very big plumbing emergency on your hands when something old or badly rusted falls apart? Do you need to consider repiping some or all of your home? Let’s consider plumbing materials, how they age, and how a plumber can assess the condition of your pipes.

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Valentine’s Day Tips for Glenview Customers

February 10th, 2025
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Happy Valentine’s Day! How will you be spending it? Whisked away to Paris for the weekend? Hmm, perhaps that would be a bit much to ask. Might you be spending it at home, cooking for your beloved, or maybe making a meal together? That can be even more romantic than a fancy getaway. But not if your evening plans are interrupted by plumbing problems!

When you’re cooking a special meal for a holiday or special occasion, you’re likely to do things that put extra strain on your plumbing. (This is why the #1 busiest day for plumbers in the US is the day after Thanksgiving!) What should you do to make sure you can enjoy your romantic dinner in peace rather than running around looking for a plunger? Here are our tips.

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Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater: Pros and Cons

January 27th, 2025
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For a moment there, it seemed like tankless water heaters were the undisputed wave of the future. They were what everyone was getting when it was time to replace their water heater systems. But is a tankless system always an upgrade from a tank water heater? What are the pros? Are there cons, too? Let’s dig into the facts.

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Video Pipe Inspection: The Perfect Place to Start

January 13th, 2025
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For anyone with questions or concerns about their home’s plumbing, just the thought of trying to figure out what’s going on in there can be overwhelming! If you have an older home, or just purchased a home, you probably don’t have very much information about the piping. And if you’ve noticed anything worrisome, you’ll definitely want to get to the bottom of it!

We believe that the more information homeowners have about the various systems in their homes, the happier they’ll be! The more you know, the less often you’ll encounter unpleasant surprises. So how can you find out what’s going on inside your home’s plumbing? Video pipe inspection is an amazing modern approach. We’ll tell you all about it.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Plumbing

December 16th, 2024
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This time of year can be joyous, but it can also be stressful. And it’s not just you feeling that strain! Your plumbing experiences a lot of extra challenges during the holidays. How can you take some of the pressure off your plumbing during the holidays? Here’s a list of dos and don’ts to help get your plumbing through the season. 

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Clogs? We Have Cutting-Edge Drain Cleaning Tech!

December 2nd, 2024
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Nobody enjoys a clogged drain. It slows down or stops everything you need to do in the kitchen or bathroom, and sometimes it creates a deeply unpleasant smell. And then what can you do? Should you get a bottle of liquid drain cleaner and pour that down on top of your clog? Absolutely not! 

Today’s plumbers have tools and technology far beyond what you might remember from years ago. Our cutting-edge drain cleaning system will work much better than liquid drain cleaner, and more safely, too! Here’s how.

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Overflowing Toilet? Don’t Panic!

November 18th, 2024
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It’s easy to get stressed and freak out during an emergency. And if the emergency has to do with your toilet, it can be even more upsetting and worrisome. But if you panic, you’re likely to waste time and not make the best decisions. How can you avoid panic when something truly unpleasant is happening, and getting worse by the second, like a toilet overflowing? By having a plan!

We’ll take you through some basics here: what it’s helpful to know before an emergency like this happens, and what steps to take if it does. Read on, and we’ll arm you with the knowledge you need to stay calm in the face of an overflowing toilet.

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Avoid Cold Showers with Water Heater Maintenance!

November 4th, 2024
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As chilly weather approaches, you’re going to want to be ready for it. Your furnace or boiler needs a tune-up. That box of coats, hats, and mittens needs to come out of storage. You certainly don’t want to freeze when winter catches you unprepared!

One thing that’s never any fun is a cold shower, and it’s even worse when it happens on an icy winter day. While you’re preparing for the season, think about your water heater, too. Water heater maintenance is a simple and cost-effective way to prevent all kinds of unpleasant problems. Here’s what you should know.

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