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.

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.

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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!

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?

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.

Wipes Clog Pipes!

We teach our children while they are potty training to NOT put anything in the toilet other than waste and toilet paper. We teach them this and then we turn around and practice opposite of what we've preached. We do so by flushing wet wipes and baby wipes down the toilet. These items cause damage to entire sewer systems, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.

Most of us know not to flush paper towels down the toilet. They are thick and made for absorbing water, not to dissolve in water. Think about wet wipes and baby wipes. They are often times thicker and more durable than paper towels. They've absorbed water and retained it without disintegrating. That is a pretty good glimpse into how they're sewer life will play out. Wet wipes are wet and strong, even capable of causing iceberg sized masses to form in sewer systems throughout the nation.

If you live in 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 plumbing in good working order. Wipes have grown in popularity over the last few years and they are wrecking havoc on our plumbing systems. Remember, wipes clog pipes!

Fall Maintenance Tips For Home Owners

Early fall is the time of year to prepare your house for the cooler weather just around the corner. Most people know to clean their gutters and seal openings around windows that can leak heat, but there are other less obvious measures you'll need to take to keep your home in tip-top shape inside and out.

1. Replace your air filter.

It's extremely important to make sure your heating system is working correctly and safely. It's recommended having a heating and cooling specialist look over your system once a year at this time. If you have a forced hot air system, your heating and cooling systems use the same filters. If they're dirty, filthy air will be circulating around your home. Filter changing is something homeowners can and should do themselves.

2. Prevent trouble down below.

There may be things that need tending to beneath your property. We recommend having underground sprinkler systems flushed before the cold sets in.The process involves blowing air into pipes to displace leftover water. This is important because water lines are typically only 6 to 8 inches below ground -- and prone to freezing. If they freeze and then burst, you could have a costly repair situation on your hands.

Homeowners with septic tanks should also think about pumping them now -- before the ground freezes and snow buries your yard. Septic tanks should be checked once every year and cleaned no less than every three years.

3. Go topside.

Roofs usually have a 20 to 30 year life, but that doesn't mean they don't need attention. Your roof's condition should be checked once a year. While you're up there, look for missing or rotting shingles. Also inspect the gutters to make sure they're free of leaves and debris. This time of year is a good time to repair any broken gutters and downspouts.

Don't forget to trim dead or overgrown tree limbs hanging over your house. All it takes is one storm to bring weak branches down and damage your roof.

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's plumbing in good working order.