A Gas Leak is a Very Dangerous Situation and Should Never Be Ignored

In many ways your house speaks to you when it is not feeling well.  I know that may sound crazy, but some defects are not detectable by site.  A gas leak is a perfect example of an “illness” 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 could compromise the very safety of your family and even threaten your neighbors.

Fear not, we are here to help in times like this.  Carbon monoxide detectors are an absolute necessity in every home.  Please make a New Year’s resolution to have them installed if they are not there now.

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 plumber, Aqua Tech Plumbing, at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 if your home has a gas leak.  We will be here for all of your plumbing needs in 2015.

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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.

Always Available

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?

Serving :Naperville-Plainville-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glenn Ellyn

In Need of a reputable Plumber? We proudly serve the communities listed below. If you live in the area and are in need of a plumber, we got ya covered. If you live in the area and are in need of a new plumber-- we got you covered too.


If you live in the Naperville-Plainville-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glenn Ellyn area, contact Aqua Tech Plumbing for any and all of your plumbing needs. Our top notch professional service god unmatched. We are dedicated to keeping the water flowing and lives going. (630)-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555

General Plumbing Maintenance Tips

Below are a list of General Plumbing Maintenance Tips to ensure that you are getting the most cost effective and safe plumbing throughout your home. Practice the following tips and you can potentially save yourself money and future headaches.

1.Pour a gallon of water into infrequently used drains (including floor drains) to 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.

2.Check exposed pipes under 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.

4.If your home has a sump pump, make sure it operates properly by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit. The pump should quickly turn on, discharge the water 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.

Reliable and Professional Plumbing Services You Can Count On.

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.

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. It will improve quality and aesthetics.

Or perhaps a compromised hose is soaking the laundry room. We'll be there!
Repairs can be as small as a leaky faucet --that can add it to a large cost. It's better to get a professional out to look at a leak than a flood. But don't worry, we can handle both.

Emergency plumbing situations are the most unwanted--but 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. Our 24/7 emergency service will answer your call and have the situation under control upon our expeditious arrival.
If we could put sirens on our trucks, we would. But know this: Whether if it's an emergency or a small leak, we 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 more information

Rpz/Backflow Installation, Repair, Replacement And Certification.

Are you in need of RPZ/Backflow device testing, certification, repair, installation? Are you in need of an explanation of what that even means? Great. We can help with both!


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.
An RPZ is a specific type of backflow prevention device utilized when a higher level of protection is needed. Even small fluctuations in city water mains can cause drops in pressure large enough to allow contaminants from a non-potable system to backflow into the potable drinking water supply--Not good.

RPZ/Backflow device testing, certification, repair and installation for sprinkler systems are one of our many certified specialties. Proper drainage and irrigation is essential to preserving the structural integrity of your property. Call our experts at Aqua Tech Plumbing today.
If you have plumbing needs that exceed the services other plumbing companies offer, then we are your one stop shop. From the smallest of leaks to the biggest of floods, we have the answer for that and everything in between. 



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 RPZ/Backflow installation, certification, repair and replacements.

Summer Rain Protection

The summer rains can often times be a welcome and needed break from the dog days of summer. But, there absence is short missed when they begin to wreak havoc on our home's basement. What can you do to prevent disaster from happening?


A Sump Pump and Battery Back-Up System is the solution!


In an instant, a flood can consume your home from the basement up. It can do hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of damage. If you have a lock on your door, then you should have a lock on flood prevention. Here is the solution...

Call Aqua Tech Plumbing! (630) 416- 3555. We can provide 3 lines of defense against flooding, and work with you and your budget. We offer up to six months, same as cash, ZERO percent financing.

A three-fold approach is the best way to ensure your basement stays dry.


1.A sump pump. If you have a basement, you may likely already have one. If not, we can fix that.
2.Get ANOTHER sump pump. A back up. If that first pump isn't enough, the second one will aide or take over.
3.A Battery Back-Up. 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


We offer all the above in one package for an affordable rate. This IS your best line of defense against heavy summer rains. Preserve your memories and peace of mind knowing that your home has the best line of defense against flooding.

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.

Prepare Your Home's Plumbing For Summer

Summer is in the air. The weather is warming and the birds are chirping. It seems like a great time to relax and kick your feet up, doesn’t it?

Well, there’s work to be done to transition your home from the winter and spring months to the summer months. During the winter and spring, leaves, debris, mud and gunk get caked on your home's exterior, rain gutters, pipes and more.

So, what can you do to ready your home for summer? You can start by calling us! We 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.

You probably just got back to watering your lawn. Notice the pressure is a little low? Yep, Old Man Winter played havoc with your sprinkler system--and his partner in crime, Autumn, saw to it that not a drop of rain will make it out of those gutters. Dead foliage has found it’s way into your water system and intends on building a dam that would impress a beaver. All of that sediment and debris need 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; like a house guest that overstayed it’s welcome.

Give us a call today. Aqua Tech Plumbing. For all of your plumbing needs both residential and commercial. Got a clog? Got a flood? Get us! We’ve got all of the proper solutions for your plumbing needs. Clogs and overflows are no match for us.

Is Your Disposal Working Properly? Are you Using It Properly?

Is your garbage disposal an angry, loud, picky eater and frequent break-taker? Well, it’s time for a new one. There is nothing worse than having to warn others you’re about to run the disposal. If it sounds like a Harley Davidson and rattles like a semi truck, it’s outdated and inefficient.

At Aqua Tech Plumbing, we are abreast of the newest, latest and most cost and energy efficient disposals on the market. We will not only work with you to help decide which one best suits your needs, we will also install it for you. You will see a difference in quality and efficiency right away.

Your garbage disposal shouldn’t scare animals and induce flashbacks in humans. It should grind and properly dispose of the waste--quietly.

Give us a call today for information on models and installation. We offer the most competitive rates in town and will guarantee our work. So stop letting that Huey Helicopter you call your disposal scare everyone and invest in your future. Your quiet, efficient, green, future.

Transition Your Home From The Fall And Winter Months To The Spring And Summer Months

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming and the birds are chirping. It seems like a great time to relax and kick your feet up, doesn’t it?

Well, there’s work to be done to transition your home from the fall and winter months to the spring and summer months. During the winter, leaves, debris, mud and gunk get caked on your home's exterior, rain gutters, pipes and more.

So, what can you do to ready your home for spring? You can start by calling us! We 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.

You probably just got back to watering your lawn. Notice the pressure is a little low? Yep, Old Man Winter played havoc with your sprinkler system--and his partner in crime, Autumn, saw to it that not a drop of rain will make it out of those gutters. Dead foliage has found it’s way into your water system and intends on building a dam that would impress a beaver. All of that sediment and debris need 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; like a house guest that overstayed it’s welcome.

Give us a call today. Aqua Tech Plumbing. For all of your plumbing needs both residential and commercial. Got a clog? Got a flood? Get us! We’ve got all of the proper solutions for your plumbing needs. Clogs and overflows are no match for us.

Your Garbage Disposal Should Grind And Dispose Of Waste Quietly.

Is your garbage disposal an angry, loud, picky eater and frequent break-taker? Well, it’s time for a new one. There is nothing worse than having to warn others you’re about to run the disposal. If it sounds like a Harley Davidson and rattles like a semi truck, it’s outdated and inefficient.

At Aqua Tech Plumbing, we are abreast of the newest, latest and most cost and energy efficient disposals on the market. We will not only work with you to help decide which one best suits your needs, we will also install it for you. You will see a difference in quality and efficiency right away.

Your garbage disposal shouldn’t scare animals and induce flashbacks in humans. It should grind and properly dispose of the waste--quietly.

Give us a call today for information on models and installation. We offer the most competitive rates in town and will guarantee our work. So stop letting that Huey Helicopter you call your disposal scare everyone and invest in your future. Your quiet, efficient, green, future.

Tips For Your Home's Plumbing System To Aid Against Plumbing Problems

With the first day of spring just around the corner, here are some spring cleaning tips for your home's plumbing system to aid against plumbing problems in the future:

• Do a check of all faucets for drips and leaks. Repairing these can save you money and conserve water. 
• Double check all toilets to make sure they are free from hidden leaks. A great way to find out is by doing the food coloring test. 
• Purchase a strainer for each drain to avert clogged drains from hair and other debris. 
• When checking any toilets for leaks, also check for cracks. 
• If you are holding down or jiggling your toilet handle to stop the water, you likely need some repairs. 
• Turn all valves under any sinks and toilets to make sure they work properly and won't stick. 
• Make sure the temperature on your water heater is not set to more than 120 degrees. This can prevent burns and reduces energy consumption. 
• If your home has a sump pump, check that it works properly by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump should quickly turn on, get rid of the water, and then turn off without issues. 
• Clean out any yard drains, downspouts, and gutters. 
• If you live in an area where sewers sometimes back up into homes, install a back flow valve in the floor drain. This can prevent backups in the future. 

If you reside in the Naperville-Plainfield-Aurora, Geneva-Batavia-St.Charles or Wheaton-Winfield-Warrenville-Glen Ellyn areas, contact AquaTech Plumbing at 630-416-3555, 630-377-9555, or 630-462-3555 for a complete spring inspection.

How Can I Get My Home Ready For Spring?

When Winter Leaves, It Leaves Damage Behind

Though it's still freezing in many parts of the country, spring is right around the corner. There is no better time it’s time to make sure your plumbing and air conditioning systems are ready for Spring and Summer. Last year’s cold weather may have caused freezing-related breaks and leaks that won’t show up until you turn on the water. Or, this year's winter doesn't leave and this particular blog won't be needed for another couple of months. Let's hope not.

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. Or, you can 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 it's way and a few more to come, it's never to early to prepare.

Spring Inspection:

- 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

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 a complete spring inspection.

Does My Home Need A Sump Pump?

Sump Pump and Back-Up Systems

Thousands of dollars in valuables and stored memories can be lost if your basement floods. Many people lose their furnace too. And the clean up is a long and expensive process.

• 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.
• Is your pump running continuously due to a lot of ground water? This will shorten the life of your pump, because it is continually working or “cycling”. If it wears out, your basement could flood. Adding an additional pump is an extra safeguard against loss.
• A back-up pump is a must. If your first pump fails, the second pump will step in. The back-up pump must be run separately. Many back-up pumps fail because they are tied into the primary pump line.
• Our AquaTech PLUS Dual Alternator System with battery back-up system and 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 (a distinct possibility in a storm) and alert you if one your pumps fail, so that you have ample opportunity to change it.
• Pumps in a shallow pit can short cycle. This occurs when a pump turns on, but doesn’t run very long, shutting off and making terrible noises. Short cycle doesn’t allow the pump to fully start before shutting down. This is hard on your pump and will shorten its life. Make sure your pit is deep enough to handle the amount of water.

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.

How To Check For A Water Leak

Are your water bills higher than they should be? Here’s how to check:

Faucets

• Check your faucets for dripping water and under your faucets for moisture. Fix leaky faucets promptly. Even a slow leak can waste as much as 15 or 20 gallons of water a day. And a leak can ruin your faucet or even your cabinets and floors.
• Leaky faucets are usually caused by seals which are dirty or worn and can be cleaned, replaced, or you may want to replace the faucet.

Toilets

• Fix leaky toilets right away. A leaky toilet can waste over 30 gallons of water a day. Check your toilet for leaks by dropping a few drops of food coloring or a little bit of Kool-Aid in the tank. After about half an hour, it the water in the bowl has some color in it, the tank is leaking, and the stopper (flapper) and/or flush valve seat may need to be replaced.
• Clogged toilet and a plunger didn’t work? If the water level is low fill a bucket with warm water and pour it from waist high into the bowl. Repeat if necessary after water is low again.

Other Leaks

• Check for undetected leaks in your home by making sure all water is turned off inside your home, then checking your water meter. If it is still running, you may have an undetected leak.
• When you know you are going to be gone for a few hours, write down the numbers on your water meter when you leave. If you check the meter when you return and the numbers have changed, there may be a leak somewhere inside your house.

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.

A Tankless Water Heater Is Affordable And Eco Friendly

So the old water heater is cutting out again, eh? Is it making a pinging sound? Does it sound like a rusty robot trying to do yoga? Does it sound like it's going to take off into the stratosphere? Well, maybe it's time for a new water heater.

Are you still watching one of those clunky, boxy, tube t.v.'s? Do you check your email using Windows 95? No! So why are you stuck in the past with an old water heater that has behavioral issues and thinks Bill Clinton is still President?

Time for a tankless water heater! They are affordable, eco friendly, and will save you thousands annually.

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 call us for a free estimate on installing your new tankless water heater.

What Should You Do If You Have A Gas Leak In Chicagoland

Our houses are like a living creatures made up of components that keep them running safely and efficiently--much like our bodies. With an intricate system of veins (or in this case pipes and lines) running through, under, around our domiciles. When one of these lines becomes incapacitated, like the human body it can be something trivial like a drippy faucet (runny nose) or something gravely serious like a gas leak (internal bleeding) that can not only compromise the safety of you and your family but could potentially annihilate an entire cul-de-sac.

Don't worry, we're here to help. Carbon monoxide detectors are a must in EVERY home so we will assume you've done the right thing and had them installed. Gas, by nature, is odorless. It is a silent killer. Luckily there is an additive that smells like sulfur to let people know there is gas leaking from somewhere.

What should you do if you have a gas leak?
ACT IMMEDIATELY. TURN OFF THE GAS. CALL US. GET OUT OF THE HOME OR BUSINESS AND WAIT FOR THE CAVALRY TO COME. (That's us!)

A gas leak should be treated with the utmost seriousness. 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 if your home or business has a gas leak.