Freezing Pipes…The Scourge of a Chicagoland Winter.

AquaTech Plumbing tips to keep your home in good working order this winter, and if something goes wrong we are here to help you through the winter of 2014-2015.

•  As temperatures reach freezing and dip far below it, be sure to close all air vents and other openings in the crawl space under your house. This will prevent heat from escaping as much as possible.

•  In freezing weather, never set your home's thermostat below 55 degrees. Below that temperature your pipes are at risk of freezing.

•  Insulate pipes that are prone to freezing, such as those near an outside wall, in unheated areas of your home, or if they are exposed, such as outside spigots. In an emergency, several layers of newspapers or rags can be used for temporary insulation.

•  Keep the cover to your water meter box securely in place to prevent the meter from freezing during cold periods.

•  Here is a tip that most people do not consider.  In extremely cold weather, leave cabinet doors under sinks open to keep warm air circulating.

If Your Pipes Freeze:

•  It is ill-advised to use a hair dryer, heat lamp or light bulb to thaw the frozen pipe yourself. Too much heat in one spot can burst the pipe, and it is difficult to evenly distribute the heat over a large area of the pipe. We also recommend against using any electrical appliance to thaw a pipe which can be dangerous because the appliance could become wet, increasing your danger of electrocution.

•  DO NOT use a blow torch or any type of flame to thaw a frozen line. In addition to the danger of fire, extreme heat could thaw the pipe too rapidly, causing it to burst and resulting in potential injury and damage to your property. 

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 in keeping your home in tip-top shape this winter season.

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Our goal at Aqua Tech Plumbing is to be a company customers can trust to show empathy, come through promptly in a crisis, provide the highest standard of ethical professionalism, and exceed all expectations to make them a customer for life.

We understand that plumbing emergencies can come at any time. That's why we have emergency plumbing services ALL of the time.

We want to be your neighborhood plumber as well as your life long plumber. Our dedication to our customers goes unmatched. Call us today for a plumber for life!

Tankless Effort

Aqua Tech Plumbing is a leading tankless water heater installer. We have vast experience determining the model best suited to your needs and water usage. Our professionals can get you started on a path of saving money and resources.

Tankless Water Heaters continuously supply unlimited hot water provided by heating the water as needed rather than storing it. You'll save money on gas bills, save space because it's small, and save yourself the draining, leaking, and lighting of pilot lights with regular water heaters. No stagnant water means cleaner showers, laundry, and dishes. Tankless water heaters last for 20 - 30 years, eliminating your need to replace water heaters every 6 - 10 years.

It also is an environmentally sound decision to make. When you aren't wasting, you are saving . . . not just money, but the environment!

Give us a call today to find out how you can save! 

Aqua Tech Is Always Open

Aqua Tech Plumbing is your neighborhood plumber who is there to lend a hand--anytime of day or night. You won't get a "call us back in the morning" message from us. We are 'round the clock because we know plumbing is round the clock. 

Disasters and emergencies don't schedule themselves, they rarely even warn us. So, what good is it to have a plumber that keeps banker's hours? No good.




That's why when people ask us what our hours are, we say: 'All of them".




Aqua Tech Plumbing. Your trusted neighborhood plumber.

To Tank or Not to Tank....

Perhaps you've been thinking about how you can be a little more "green"?
Well, a great way to start is to replace that old, clunky water heater that leaks, spits, curses and hisses and replace it with a tankless water heater.

What exactly is a tankless water heater, you ask? Well, it's pretty self explanatory, but lets dive into some details, shall we?

Tankless water heaters, also known as" demand-type" or "instantaneous water heaters", provide hot water only as it is needed. They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can save you money.

It's sort of the same way with your heater. You don't heat your home to 78 while on vacation. Same with your water. Heat it when it's needed.

The initial cost and installation can vary, but the savings and peace of mind are well worth the small investment in a green future!

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More Plumbing Tips!

Here are a few more plumbing tips that could save you a bundle!

1.Inspect your home for slow leaks by taking a reading on your water meter before bedtime. The next morning, without using any water overnight, take another reading. If the reading has changed you have a leak that should be repaired. Call us right away.

2..Install flood alarms. Like a smoke alarm, a flood alarm is a battery-operated device that sounds an alarm when it comes into contact with water. It alerts you to potential flooding or leaks.

3. Check your sprinkler system to make sure there are no errant water discharges. Your lawn and wallet will benefit from repairing a leaky irrigation system.

Are You Ready For Fall? We Are!

Fall is here and we have a few tips to help you prepare your home's plumbing for the change in weather.

First, drain your hot water heater: This is especially necessary if you happen to live in an area that uses hard water. When your hot water heater isn't drained enough, extra amounts of sediments could build up in the tank, and rust could begin to develop in the tank.



Autumn is the best time to drain your hot water heater. If you find that your hot water heater is too old or is rusty, you should probably consider getting a new one. You don't want to go throughout winter taking cold showers. Tankless water heaters are also an option to consider.



Second, Disconnect water hoses: Gone are the days when you used to go outside to fill up the pool or wash your car thanks to your trusty water hose. Well, now is the time to disconnect your beloved water hose and put it away 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 in the coming year, but you will also have to foot a hefty repair bill if you neglect to disconnect the hose.



Third, Give us a call! We are more than willing to inspect and certify your home's readiness. Our professionals are standing by. We're ready for Fall, are you?