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!