Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Glenview’

Video Pipe Inspection: The Perfect Place to Start

Monday, 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

Monday, 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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Prepare for Fall With Plumbing Maintenance

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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What a gorgeous time of year! The leaves are changing, the breezes are fresh and crisp, and autumn festivities are approaching. But while you’re enjoying the weather and the seasonal activities, don’t forget that winter won’t be far behind. You don’t want to be caught unprepared.

Your autumn to-do list might include things like bringing the box of hats and mittens out of storage, or changing the screen out for a storm door. But it should also include home maintenance. Your plumbing system will be in much better shape for fall and winter if you get an inspection and routine maintenance done by a qualified plumber. Here’s why.

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Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear from Your Plumbing

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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Many things in your home make noise. In fact, if you put on noise-canceling headphones, you might be shocked at just how “loud” the silence seems. You’re accustomed to hearing the heat or AC, the water heater or dishwasher, laundry in the washer or dryer, or just the sounds of the house settling or creaking. Most of this noise is normal and fine. But noises can also signal that there’s a problem.

Just like with your car, many of the systems in your home make noises during regular operation, but make different noises that indicate that something is wrong. Whether it’s your car or your air conditioner, if it’s clunking or banging, you’ve got a problem. Your home’s plumbing can make odd noises, too. What plumbing sounds mean that it’s time to get help from a plumber? Here’s a list for you.

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How Much Water Can a Plumbing Leak Waste?

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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It’s easy to see that a sudden, gushing leak or a badly burst pipe is wasting an enormous amount of water. The thing that might not have occurred to you is that those leaks get fixed immediately—because they truly are emergencies—but slow leaks can go on for a long time. At first, they might not be noticed. Then, homeowners might not think it’s urgent to deal with them. 

Months or years could go by, with a slow leak just gradually dripping away. But if it’s just drips, it can’t be much water, can it? Is it really urgent to have slow plumbing leaks fixed promptly? How much water can a plumbing leak waste? We’ve got some information that might surprise you.

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7 Signs You Need A Water Leak Detection Test 

Monday, May 20th, 2024
7 Signs You Need A Water Leak Detection Test

Water leaks in your plumbing can lead to various issues, from structural damage to mold growth. Detecting leaks early can save you from costly repairs and water wastage. Here are seven signs that indicate your Glenview home needs a water leak detection test.

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Sewage Pump vs. Sump Pump: What’s the Difference?

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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You probably have heard about sump pumps and sewage pumps. In fact, your home may have one or the other or both. We’ve discovered that there’s often confusion in people’s minds when it comes to sewage pump vs. sump pump. Are they really the same thing, and if they’re different, what jobs do they do? The most important question: Do you need them? 

We’ll look into these questions in this blog post. However, the best way to get an answer to the last question is to talk to our professional plumbers. We have extensive experience with all types of plumbing installations for both homes and businesses.

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The Effects of Water Hammer on Your Plumbing

Monday, February 12th, 2024
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You hear a sudden clang coming from the walls of your home, like a hammer striking metal. It’s not a ghost… it’s the plumbing. The sound you’re hearing is the result of water hammer, which occurs when there are no air cushions in the pipes to absorb the shock wave that occurs when water suddenly stops moving because a tap is shut off.

The name “water hammer” sounds intimidating. Is water hammer dangerous in Glenview? Is it bad for your pipes? We can ease your mind about the “dangerous” part: water hammer isn’t something that poses a physical threat to you or your family’s health. As for whether it’s bad for the pipes—that’s a definite yes. In fact, water hammer has several deleterious effects on plumbing, which is why we encourage you to call for our professional plumbers to look into water hammer in your home as soon as you begin to notice it.

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Sewer Line Materials: Knowing When You’ve Got an Outdated Line

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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Sewer systems go back to ancient times: they’re a necessary improvement that allowed cities to thrive in the first place. Today, most of us take the sewer systems that serve our communities for granted, as well as the sewer lines that connect our homes to the sewer system. But if you’ve got an old sewer line made of outdated material, you may find yourself in a bad situation where you need either sewer line repair or replacement right away.

You can depend on us for these services in the Northshore and Northwest Chicagoland area. To help you know when it’s time to schedule an inspection of your sewer line, we’re going to look at the recent history of sewer line materials so you know what “outdated” means in this case.

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The Impact That Hard Water Has on Your Plumbing

Monday, December 4th, 2023
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You’ve probably heard about hard water and know that it’s not something you want flowing through your home’s plumbing. Hard water refers to water that contains a high volume of dissolved minerals, mostly magnesium, calcium, and gypsum. Hard water is common in cities: the minerals seep into the water through the ground and enter the pipes so water treatment plants can’t counteract it. 

The best way to eliminate hard water in your home is to have a special water softener installed. You can call on our plumbers in Glenview, IL to install one of these devices, which uses sodium ions to replace the hard water ions. 

But why bother at all? Since hard water isn’t harmful to drink, why make the effort to put in a softener? The answer is that hard water is often ruinous for plumbing and appliances. It comes with several other side effects that can make life in your house a bigger hassle. We’ll look at what hard water does to your plumbing so you’ll know why a water softener is a good idea.

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