Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Drain and Sewer’ Category

Pipe Lining and Brush Coating: Do Your Pipes Need It?

Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Over time, even the most reliable plumbing systems can show signs of age: corrosion, cracks, root intrusion, and scaling can all threaten the integrity of your pipes. While traditional pipe replacement is one option, modern trenchless technologies like pipe lining and brush coating offer efficient, long-lasting solutions.

If you’ve recently needed drain cleaning in Des Plaines, IL, or noticed recurring issues with your plumbing, it may be time to consider whether your pipes need more than just a quick fix.

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When Is a Drain Cleaning Necessary?

Monday, July 14th, 2025
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A clogged or slow-moving drain is more than just an inconvenience. It’s often a warning sign that your plumbing system needs attention. Ignoring early signs of trouble can lead to messy backups, foul odors, and costly damage to your home’s pipes and foundation.

So how do you know when drain and sewer line cleaning in Des Plaines, IL is necessary, and when should you schedule preventative service? Let’s break it down.

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Trenchless Tech for Sewer Repair Without Lawn Damage

Monday, May 19th, 2025
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If you’ve noticed unpleasant smells in your yard, gurgling drains, or frequent sewage backups, your home’s sewer line may be in trouble. Traditional sewer line repairs often meant tearing up your lawn, driveway, or garden to access the damaged pipe—but not anymore. Thanks to trenchless sewer repair technology in Glenview, IL, our qualified plumbing team can now fix most sewer issues without wrecking your landscaping.

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Valentine’s Day Tips for Glenview Customers

Monday, February 10th, 2025
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Happy Valentine’s Day! How will you be spending it? Whisked away to Paris for the weekend? Hmm, perhaps that would be a bit much to ask. Might you be spending it at home, cooking for your beloved, or maybe making a meal together? That can be even more romantic than a fancy getaway. But not if your evening plans are interrupted by plumbing problems!

When you’re cooking a special meal for a holiday or special occasion, you’re likely to do things that put extra strain on your plumbing. (This is why the #1 busiest day for plumbers in the US is the day after Thanksgiving!) What should you do to make sure you can enjoy your romantic dinner in peace rather than running around looking for a plunger? Here are our tips.

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Clogs? We Have Cutting-Edge Drain Cleaning Tech!

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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Nobody enjoys a clogged drain. It slows down or stops everything you need to do in the kitchen or bathroom, and sometimes it creates a deeply unpleasant smell. And then what can you do? Should you get a bottle of liquid drain cleaner and pour that down on top of your clog? Absolutely not! 

Today’s plumbers have tools and technology far beyond what you might remember from years ago. Our cutting-edge drain cleaning system will work much better than liquid drain cleaner, and more safely, too! Here’s how.

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Prevent Plumbing Holiday Disasters!

Monday, October 21st, 2024
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Nobody wants an emergency during the holiday season. Even worse if it occurs when you have guests visiting your home. And one of the most dreadful kinds of emergencies to have in that situation is a plumbing emergency. When you have family or friends staying with you, it’s awful if the shower or sink drain is blocked! 

Plumbing emergencies like these can almost always be avoided completely. Yes, that’s right. We’re telling you that you shouldn’t have to worry about having problems like this fixed. Plumbing disasters can be prevented with routine maintenance, and it’s ideal to have it done this time of year, before the holidays. Here’s how it works.

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Slab Leaks: All You Need to Know!

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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Have you ever heard of a slab leak? It’s not a term that comes up often in everyday conversation, but understanding what it is and how to deal with it can save you from significant headaches down the road. This comprehensive guide will give everything you need to know about slab leaks in Evanston, including what they are, how to spot them, what causes them, the risks of ignoring them, and crucial prevention tips.

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How Can You Get Your Sewer Line Repaired?

Monday, April 8th, 2024
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Maintaining the integrity of your home’s sewer line is crucial for the overall functionality of your plumbing system. However, issues such as blockages, leaks, or corrosion can arise over time, necessitating sewer line repairs.

With over fifty years of experience, an Angie’s List SUPER SERVICE Award Winner, and an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, you can trust Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc., for sewer line repair in Glenview, IL.

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Sewage Pump vs. Sump Pump: What’s the Difference?

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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You probably have heard about sump pumps and sewage pumps. In fact, your home may have one or the other or both. We’ve discovered that there’s often confusion in people’s minds when it comes to sewage pump vs. sump pump. Are they really the same thing, and if they’re different, what jobs do they do? The most important question: Do you need them? 

We’ll look into these questions in this blog post. However, the best way to get an answer to the last question is to talk to our professional plumbers. We have extensive experience with all types of plumbing installations for both homes and businesses.

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Sewer Line Materials: Knowing When You’ve Got an Outdated Line

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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Sewer systems go back to ancient times: they’re a necessary improvement that allowed cities to thrive in the first place. Today, most of us take the sewer systems that serve our communities for granted, as well as the sewer lines that connect our homes to the sewer system. But if you’ve got an old sewer line made of outdated material, you may find yourself in a bad situation where you need either sewer line repair or replacement right away.

You can depend on us for these services in the Northshore and Northwest Chicagoland area. To help you know when it’s time to schedule an inspection of your sewer line, we’re going to look at the recent history of sewer line materials so you know what “outdated” means in this case.

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