Have a Safe and Dry Holiday Season.

The only liquid we want you to think about this holiday season is kind you consume at holiday parties…not the kind that comes from leaky pipes or backed-up toilets.  We hope that this is a worry-free season of good cheer and family joy.

If you need our services during this holiday season, rest assured that family owned and operated AquaTech Plumbing offers “Better Plumbing for Better Pricing” 24/7, with our highest priority given to our valued customers in Chicago’s western suburbs.  We employ only licensed plumbers to ensure you receive expert plumbing and the quality service you deserve.  With more than 30 years of experience, AquaTech Plumbing of Chicagoland provides precision plumbing repair services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Our licensed plumbers offer 24-hour emergency plumbing repair because we understand there is never a convenient time for water heater repairs or plumbing problems; therefore, we ensure your peace of mind with immediate responsiveness from our professional plumbers so you can get back to the more important pursuits of celebrating the holidays.  

Best wishes from our family at AquaTech plumbing to yours this holiday season, and if you need us just visit our website at www.aquatechplumbing.com.

A Spectacular Celebration of the Season

ZooLights Presented By ComEd and PowerShares QQQ
Enjoy the brilliance of this fun, free, family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 4:30–9 p.m.
Free - and don't miss the other Festive Activities taking place!
Happy Holidays! 

 

 

A Plumber that is Always Open.

This time of year you need a plumber that is available to you 24/7.  If your pipes freeze or you discover a gas leak it does not matter if it is 3 o’clock in the afternoon or 3 in the morning…you need assistance NOW!  Finding a good plumber that you can trust in the dead of winter is like finding a good dentist or doctor or auto mechanic that you can trust in an emergency.  There is nothing that gives you greater peace of mind.

Really, the goal of any good plumbing service is to show empathy no matter what the problem and no matter what the time of day.  Your particular situation may even be a false alarm that could have waited until morning, but if you have a family plumber who does not make you feel foolish for making an “emergency” call then you are never afraid to make that call when it is a true emergency.

We would like you to meet AquaTech Plumbing, serving the Fox Valley and western Chicagoland with any plumbing task any time.   If you live in Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, give AquaTech Plumbing a call today at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.  Discover your new “family” plumber.

Winter Plumbing Tips for Chicagoland.

Old man winter…here he comes.  If he is as rough and tough as he was last year then Chicagoland is in for potential plumbing problems again.  The first order of business is to avoid frozen pipes.  Watch your water pressure and at the first sign of restricted water flow call a professional immediately.  Also let cold water trickle from your faucets at about a pencil’s width.

Disconnect garden hoses and drain all of your outdoor pipes to battle winter damage due to a hard freeze.  The next step is to install an insulated faucet jacket.  Also, be sure to utilize the shut off valves inside of your home to drain the water from pipes that lead outdoors.  Another thing, keep the temperature in your home high enough so that you are circulating warm air to help your pipes stay warm.

Even precautionary efforts may not be enough to completely protect you from plumbing problems this winter.  If and when those occur, Call AquaTech Plumbing any time 24/7, serving Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

Chicago's annual Thanksgiving Parade takes over State Street

Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 26, 2015 - 8am

 

Never Ignore A Gas Leak

Some defects in and around your home are not detectable by site.  A gas leak is a perfect example of a malady in your home that needs immediate attention. When a gas line becomes compromised it could be something trivial, but chances are the problem may be very serious.  It not only may endanger the very safety of your family, but it may even threaten your neighbors.

At a time like this you need immediate professional help.  Carbon monoxide detectors are an absolute necessity in every home.  Please make it the highest priority to install them before the harsh winter sets in.

If you experience a sulfur-like odor do not hesitate.  Act immediately and turn off the gas.  The next step is to call your western suburban Chicagoland plumber, Aqua Tech Plumbing.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St. Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-

Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for more information about any and all plumbing services including gas leaks.

Plumbing Needs

As the seasons change your plumbing needs may change.  Things that go wrong with your plumbing infrastructure in the dead of winter may be quite different than the plumbing problems you could face in warmer weather.  A leaky toilet, a flooded basement, a bad sump pump, and much more don’t adhere to any calendar.  They happen when you least expect them.

It is important to trust a professional plumber even if you believe that your DYI skills are enough to tackle the task.  You could turn a minor problem into a major one very quickly without the proper tools and expertise for the job.  Please be careful.  Don’t become one of those amateur fixer-uppers that ends up with thousands of dollars of damage and plumbing bills.

 

The most important thing to remember 24/7 365 days a year is that you want a plumber that can fix what needs fixing anytime and can handle any job.  It is imperative to have a family plumber that you trust just like a family dentist or a family auto mechanic.  Get to know AquaTech Plumbing, serving the Fox Valley and western Chicagoland with any plumbing task any time.   If you live in Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, give AquaTech Plumbing a call today at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

Zombie Crawl, October 29th!

Zombies Invade Downtown!
Zombies will invade downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Sump Pumps and a Battery Back-Up System

Let’s face it, a flooded basement is a catastrophe.  The loss of all those memories, the expense of fixing it and the time it takes to sort through the ruins to discover what is salvageable and what is not.  Be proactive…don’t face this terrible fate.  Maybe you have a finished basement or it is just a depository for a lifetime of memories.  Either way it is worth protecting.

Here is A Better Option: Two Sump Pumps and a Battery Back-Up System.

This will take away the worry of basement flooding and loss of personal items and allows you maximum protection against flooding during loss of power and heavy rains. You can even power other appliances with a Sump Pro system during a power outage.  The alternative is just too painful to even consider.

Call AquaTech Plumbing before that happens. Our battery back-up includes the battery, a back-up pump in addition to your sump pump, and an alarm that sounds if your battery charge is getting low, it needs water, or there is something wrong with either your primary or back up pump. Certain systems even call your cell phone!  We offer up to 6 months, same-as-cash, 0% financing!  Call AquaTech Plumbing today serving Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555

HallowFest

A Garden of Good...and Evil
FAMILY FUN!
October 24 & 25, 2015 -Saturday: 5:30 – 9 p.m & Sunday: 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Regenstein Center

Plumbing Tips for Fall

With falling temperatures just around the corner we have a few tips to help you prepare your home's plumbing for the change in weather.

First, it is important to drain your water heater: If you happen to live in an area that uses hard water this is especially imperative.  When your water heater isn't drained annually, extra amounts of sediment will build up in the tank, and rust could begin to develop, causing it to leak. 

If you find that your water heater is too old or is rusty, you should probably consider getting a new one. Better to invest in a new one now than to experience a severe leak and damage to the area and items around it.  A tankless water heaters may be an option to consider. They are smaller, don’t leak, save you money on your gas bill, and provide unlimited hot water for 20-30 years.

It is also nearly time to disconnect water hoses until springtime. If you leave your outdoor hose connected to the faucet, the water that's still left in the hose can freeze and expand during the fall and winter months, which can cause your faucets and the connecting pipes inside your home to freeze. Not only will you be hindered from your future summer outdoor activities, but you will also could have a hefty repair bill if you neglect to disconnect the hose.

Finally, and foremost for all of your plumbing needs rely on Aqua Tech Plumbing.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St. Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-

Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for more information about any and all plumbing services.

All Hallows Eve: Village of Fear

Haunted village comes to Naper Settlement
Chill-seekers can explore All Hallows Eve: Village of Fear, which haunts 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 on the historic grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.

 

The Virtues of a Tankless Water Heater.

You probably don't think about your water heater until it’s too late. When that time comes consider that storage tanks cost less but tankless heaters save energy by only heating the water you draw. Needless to say that is good for your budget as well as the environment.

Before you shell out thousands for a tankless model, you may wish to see whether your old water heater can be fixed. A corroded storage-tank model is probably beyond repair, but a leaky drain or pressure-relief valve or a burned-out heating element can often be fixed. Rule of thumb: Consider a repair if the labor cost (which warranties often exclude) averages less than $50 per year over the years left in the warranty. Otherwise, buy a new one, especially if the warranty has run out.

What you save with tankless systems can vary significantly based on which one you buy and where you live.

To be sure that you need a new water heater or that you get the best deal on a new one, the experts at AquaTech Plumbing are a phone call away.  If you live in Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, give AquaTech Plumbing a call today about your water heater or any other plumbing need at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

Naperville Jaycees - Last Fling 2015, Labor Day Weekend!

Naperville Jaycees - Last Fling 2015
September 4th - 7th
The Last Fling has great special events for everyone of all ages to participate!
Come out and join the fun!

Hiring the Right Plumber.

Choosing a plumber you can count on for regular maintenance and emergencies is like choosing the right doctor or family dentist.  Your plumber “heals” any and all plumbing problems.  They need to be efficient, timely, and reasonably priced.  Don’t take your choice of a plumber lightly.

Family owned and operated, AquaTech Plumbing has served the suburbs of Chicago proudly for more than 30 years. In that time, we have worked on helping you in times of plumbing replacement, repair, and emergency.  They will install new fixtures in no time.  Perhaps a broken hose is soaking the laundry room.  You can count on them to be there in no time.

If it's the middle of the night and a pipe bursts, a basement floods or a water heater goes out, you and your family cannot afford to wait until 8 a.m for help. By then, the damage is done. Their 24/7 emergency service will answer your call and have the situation under control upon our expeditious arrival.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-

Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for more information about any and all plumbing services.

Summer Festival Guide to the Suburbs

Summer Festival Guide to the Suburbs
Festival season is underway in the Chicago suburbs. Find a celebration near you -- or plan a weekend road trip -- using our 2015 guide to summer fun.

Tips on General Plumbing Maintenance

Take a look at this list of General Plumbing Maintenance Tips from your friends at AquaTech Plumbing.  It will help you get the most cost effective and safe plumbing running throughout your home. If you practice the following tips you can potentially save yourself a lot of money and future headaches.

1. Pour a gallon of water into drains that get limited use (including floor drains).  This will fill the trap and prevent odors from entering the house. Slow floor drains should be snaked to ensure they will carry away water quickly during a flood.  This time of year a torrential rain storm can cause flooding within minutes.

2. Check any exposed pipes under the sinks and in the basement for signs of leaks.

3. Install a backflow valve in the floor drain if you live in an area where sewers sometimes backup into homes. This device will prevent future backups and give you great peace of mind.

4. If your home has a sump pump, make sure it operates properly by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit.  Here is what should happen next…the pump should quickly turn on, discharge the water, and then shut off without any problems.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for any of your plumbing needs.

Toe-tappin’ Bluegrass Jam

Toe-tappin’ Bluegrass Jam
Toe-Tappin' Bluegrass Jam at Dickson-Murst
Sunday, July 26th, 11am - 4pm FREE EVENT

We’re On Call for Your Plumbing Needs this Summer.

It’s an active summer.  More things are happening in and around your home than in the winter months, including heavier usage of your plumbing.  Family owned and operated, AquaTech Plumbing has served the western suburbs of Chicago proudly for well over 30 years. In that time, they have worked on helping you in times of plumbing replacement, repair, and any emergency that may pop up this summer.

Replacements could be as simple as fixture replacements. Wear and tear will eventually render a faucet weak and eventually useless. Our professionals will install your new fixtures in no time.  Perhaps a compromised hose is soaking the laundry room.  You can count on AquaTech to fix the problem.  Repairs can be as small as a leaky faucet that can result in a large cost if not checked at the source. 

Emergency plumbing situations are the most unwanted--but the most needed service. If it's the middle of the night and a pipe bursts, a basement floods or a water heater goes out, you and your family shouldn't have to wait until 8 a.m. for help. By then, the damage is done.  AquaTech’s 24/7 emergency service will answer your call and have the situation under control.

Whether it's an emergency or a small leak, they regard your business as big business. No leak is too small, no flood is too big.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-

Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for service you can depend on.

Keep the kids busy all month long!

Kids Best Bets: July
Keep the kids busy all month long!

Plumbing Service You Can Depend On.

This summer you can’t take a chance on the first plumber you find without knowing something about them ahead of time.  AquaTech Plumbing is family owned and operated and has been serving the Fox Valley of Chicagoland for more than 3 decades.  For plumbing replacement, repair, and any related emergency you won’t do better than AquaTech. 

Perhaps the task is as simple as fixture replacements. Wear and tear will eventually render a faucet weak and eventually useless. Our professionals will install your new fixtures in no time - it will improve quality and aesthetics.  We will never do more work than is needed.  You can count on that!  Emergency plumbing situations are the most unwanted--but most needed service.  If a basement floods or a water heater goes out at any time of the day our 24/7 emergency service will answer your call and have the situation under control in quick order.

Summer is too precious to have it interrupted with inefficient solutions to any and all of your plumbing problems.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for more information.

Naperville Ribfest 2015
4 Days. 2 Stages. Endless Music

What Does RPZ Stand For?

RPZ stands for Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer and is installed on various plumbing systems to protect your drinking water and the city water supply from contaminates.

If you need a higher level of protection then RPZ may be exactly what fits your needs.  If there is even a slight fluctuation in the city’s water mains this may contaminate the potable drinking water supply.  Obviously that is NOT GOOD.

RPZ/Backflow device testing, certification, repair and installation for sprinkler systems are one of our many certified specialties provided by AquaTech Plumbing, serving the western suburbs of Chicagoland.  Without  proper drainage and irrigation the structural integrity of your property is at risk. Here is the point…many people have plumbing needs that exceed the services of a regular plumber.  Often you need a plumbing specialist.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing for a variety of plumbing solutions at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555. AquaTech will give you more information on RPZ/Backflow installation, certification, repair and replacements.

New Traffic Pattern Announced Due to Route 59 Work
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a change in traffic patterns beginning Monday, June 1, 2015.

Summer Rains Effecting Your Property.

How many of you remember the great deluge of 1996?  Aurora Illinois received 19 inches of rain in 24 hours matching a national record.  You never know when mother nature will unleash another monster summer storm on Chicagoland.  Basements were flooded, yards were under water and roads were closed.  How do you protect yourself from an unexpected summer storm?

Try a sump pump with a battery backup system in place.  Within hours a flood can envelop your home from the basement on up.  The result could be hundreds of thousands of dollars in water damage, not to mention the loss of personal property that can never be replaced.  For the solution call AquaTech Plumbing at (630) 416- 3555.  They provide 3 lines of defense against flooding and do it at a very reasonable price with payment plans available.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at (630)-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for more information on how you can defend your home against summer rains.

Shopping for a Water Heater.

Is it time to replace that old water heater?  If it is you have two distinct choices…standard and tankless.  AquaTech Plumbing serving the western suburbs of Chicago wants you to be educated as to the choices involved.  A water heater is something that you will live with for many years to come and you need to make the right decision for your home and lifestyle.

If you choose a standard water heater you want something that lasts a long time and is less susceptible to leaking and rupturing.  A big tank water heater that stores 40 to 60 gallons of hot water at a time will keep your showers, laundry, and other hot water needs properly satisfied for quite some time.  Modern tanks reheat additional supply quite quickly as well, so you'll likely never run out of hot water when you need it.

With a tankless water heater you are spending more upfront, but your back-end savings will more than make up for it.  Tankless systems provide that hot water on demand, instantaneously, when you need it, so you don't have to waste energy heating unused water.  And finally, a typical tank water heater is supposed to last 10 to 13 years, tankless water heaters are estimated to last up to 20 years.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, or Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn area - AquaTech IS your neighborhood plumber.  To discover the complete story on the right water heater for your needs give us a call today at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

Transition Your Plumbing From The Harsh Winter To The Spring And Summer Months

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming and the birds are chirping. We deserve it Chicago! 

Now it is necessary to transition your home from that awful winter to the spring and summer months. During the winter, leaves, debris, mud etc. got caked in your rain gutters, pipes and more.

So, what can you do to ready your home for spring? AquaTech plumbing serving the far western suburbs of Chicagoland will do a thorough examination to make sure that all of your plumbing needs inside and out are working efficiently and are ready for the change of season.

Old Man Winter probably played havoc with your sprinkler system.  Dead foliage has found its way into your water system and intends on building its own mini lock and dam.  All of that sediment and debris needs to be removed in order for your home’s plumbing to run properly. Evidence of a clog in the trap is when all of your toilets make a gurgling noise. When the pressure is low and when water returns to the tub even after you’ve drained it.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, or Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn area - AquaTech IS your neighborhood plumber.  For all of your plumbing needs both residential and commercial. Give us a call today at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

The Importance of Sewer Excavation in the Spring.

As the ground thaws in western suburban Chicago sewer excavation may become a necessary evil around your home.  This is NOT something that you can put off and you know it!  AquaTech Plumbing can handle any sewer excavation project.  By using the services of AquaTech Plumbing you usually avoid digging, which is so critical to the aesthetics of your property.  Tough sewer and drain problems must be trusted to a professional.

There are many different types of storm and wastewater pipes for a home, which are listed below. Each type of piping system can have its own unique drainage problems requiring different methods to maintain the lines and clear stoppages.

•              Lavatory waste lines

•              Toilet waste lines

•              Shower waste lines

•              Tub waste lines

•              Kitchen sink waste lines

•              Catch basin with internal discharge routing

•              Catch basin with external discharge routing

•              Grease interceptors

•              Laundry waste lines

•              Laundry tubs

•              Stand pipes

•              Lint traps

•              Floor drains

•              Vent lines & vent stacks

•              Storm sewer lines

•              Footing or drain tile

•              Sump pump discharge lines

•              Window well drain lines

•              Downspout lines

•              Area yard drain lines

•              Sanitary sewer lines

•              Underground sewers

•              Overhead sewers

•              Flood control systems

•              Garage drain lines

•              Triple basins

So you see, only a professional like AquaTech Plumbing should be trusted to tackle such a task.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, or Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn area - AquaTech IS your neighborhood plumber…and that is all you need to know.  Call them any time at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for assistance for all of your plumbing needs. 

Preventing Plumbing Problems Before an Emergency.

Now that spring has sprung here are some tips, courtesy of AquaTech plumbing to possibly prevent a more serious situation:

When was the last time you checked all of the faucets inside and outside your home for drips and leaks?

Place a half dozen or so drops of food coloring in your toilet tanks. Leave the toilets alone for a half hour or more. Come back and check to see if the water in the bowl of any of the toilets has become tinted with the food-coloring dye from the tank. If it has, you've got a leak between the tank and the bowl.

Turn on all valves under any sinks and toilets to make sure they work with ease and won't stick. 

Make sure the temperature on your water heater is not set to more than 120 degrees. This will not only prevent burns but also reduce energy consumption.

This one seems obvious, but many people are too lazy or incapable to clean out any yard drains, downspouts, and gutters.  If you can’t do it yourself see if you can find a more able body to do it for you.

Above all trust the plumbing experts at AquaTech Plumbing for all of your plumbing needs.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, or Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn area AquaTech IS your neighborhood plumber…and that is all you need to know.  Call them any time at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for assistance for all of your plumbing needs.  

Plumbing Problems are 24/7.

Plumbing problems are not “on the clock”.  Disaster may strike your home at 3am on a Tuesday just as easily as noon on Thursday.  You need to rely on a plumber who is reliable 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.

You can’t afford the frustration of getting an answering machine promising a call back in the morning.  You also need a neighborhood plumber that will come out and work on the problem as quickly as possible.  That combination won’t be found just anywhere and you certainly don’t want to waste your time trying to find someone while your home is flooding.

AquaTech plumbing is ready for your emergency anytime of the day or night.  If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, or Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn area AquaTech IS your neighborhood plumber…and that is all you need to know.  Call them any time at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for assistance for all of your plumbing needs. 

How to Get Your Plumbing in Order for Spring.

It may still be freezing and no one will soon forget the ravages of the winter of 2015.  The wonderful news is spring and Cubs baseball is just around the corner!  There is no better time than now to make sure that your plumbing is ready for the spring thaw.  There may be breaks and leaks caused by the harsh weather that won’t show up until the water is flowing freely.

Follow this spring inspection checklist to get a handle on what services you may be requiring from a professional.

- Faucet leak check

- Under-sink leak check

- Toilet leak check

- Water heater check-out

- Water pressure test

- Main water shut-off check

- Comprehensive leak check

Best of all, if you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for assistance with all of your plumbing needs…including a thorough spring inspection.  Being safe now will prevent you from having a “sorry spring”.

Sump Pump Systems for The Chicago Suburbs

If your basement floods the losses may be catastrophic. Not just the memories and other valuables that may be stored down there, but many people lose their furnace too. If that were not enough, the time, expense, and effort to clean up the mess just adds to the heartbreak.

Be sure your sump pump works properly before a spring rainy season. Unplug your pump and pour several buckets of water in the sump pit until it is full. Plug the pump in and if the pump doesn’t turn on, it’s time to replace the pump.

Be certain that your pump is not running constantly.  That wear and tear adds up as it continuously cycles the water. 

A back-up pump may be absolutely essential. The back-up pump must be run separately. Many back-up pumps fail because they are tied into the primary pump line.  You need to guard against that.

Our AquaTech PLUS Dual Alternator System with battery back-up equipped with an alarm will alternate your two sump pumps so that neither of the pumps works too hard. It will also keep your sump pumps running in case of a power outage and alert you if one your pumps fail, so that you have ample opportunity to change it.  Do not wait until a spring storm jolts you back to reality.

If you live in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for assistance with all of your plumbing needs.

Let’s Think Spring in Chicagoland with Regard to Our Plumbing.

I know, right now it is hard to think about warmer weather.  The truth is winter is taking its toll on your plumbing system.  It is freezing now, but in a couple of months there will be a thaw.  Instead of waiting until the last minute, AquaTech plumbing in the Naperville-Aurora area urges you to think ahead.

This cold weather may be causing freeze-related breaks and leaks that won’t show up until you turn on the water.  Wait to turn on your outside faucets and lawn sprinklers until after nighttime low temperatures are consistently above freezing (32° F) and once you do, remember to carefully check for leaks inside and outside your home.

You can also CALL US and we’ll perform a complete Spring Inspection to make sure your home is ready for warm weather. Though there is a storm on its way and a few more to come, it's never too early to prepare.

In another month or so contact AquaTech plumbing serving the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn area at  630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for a complete Spring inspection which may include…

- Faucet leak check

- Under-sink leak check

- Toilet leak check

- Water heater check-out

- Water Pressure test

- Main Water Shut-off check

- Comprehensive leak check

Take heart.  This season’s end to cabin fever is just around the corner!

A Standard Water Heater for Your West Suburban Chicagoland Home.

Earlier this month AquaTech Plumbing, serving the Naperville-Aurora area, discussed the virtues of a tankless water heater.  Let’s face it, most of us will do perfectly well with a standard water heater.  However, you must choose the correct one and have it installed by professionals such as AquaTech.

Have you heard the name Bradford White?  Bradford White water heaters last longer. They are less susceptible to leaking and rupturing because they are made from mined ore in America rather than imported scrap metal containing small flecks of rust and particles.  A fact such as that would escape even the more educated home owner, but it is not lost on the professionals at AquaTech.  You will be much happier with the staying power of your water heater installed by AquaTech Plumbing and will have to replace it less frequently.

Isn’t it nice to have one less thing to think about concerning your home’s efficiency and safety?  This is the perfect time of year to address that old water heater.  Call AquaTech today if you live in Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn about your water heater or any other plumbing need at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.

A Tankless Water Heater is Not Only Economical, But Good for the Environment as Well.

You probably don't think about your water heater until a cold shower suggests you need a new one. How do you  choose? Storage tanks cost less but tankless heaters save energy by only heating the water you draw. Hybrid electric/heat-pump models and solar water heaters are two newer options.

Before you shell out thousands for a tankless or solar model, see whether your old water heater can be fixed. A corroded storage-tank model is history. But a leaky drain or pressure-relief valve or a burned-out heating element can often be fixed. Rule of thumb: Consider a repair if the labor cost (which warranties often exclude) averages less than $50 per year over the years left in the warranty. Otherwise, buy a new one, especially if the warranty has run out.

Consumer Reports tests through winter snow and summer heat also show that what you save with solar and tankless systems can vary significantly based on which one you buy and where you live. They also tested an add-on heat pump that, because of high maintenance, costs far more than its low price suggests.

To be sure that you need a new water heater or that you get the best deal on a new one, the experts at AquaTech Plumbing are a phone call away.  If you live in Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, or Glen Ellyn, give AquaTech Plumbing a call today about your water heater or any other plumbing need at 630-416-3555, 630-898-3444, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555.