Your water heater is one of the most important aspects of your home: providing piping hot water for cooking, cleaning and bathing. While none of us like to think about it, water heaters need regular maintenance just like any other household appliance. Here in Chicago, IL, there’s no shortage of trained plumbers who can provide a reliable maintenance schedule for you. But it helps to understand how you can help out, and what is entailed in regular servicing. The anode rod, in particular, is a vital component in your water heater. The more you know about them, the better you can understand how your water heater functions.
What You Need to Know About Water Heater Anode Rods
July 20th, 2015How to Select a Commercial Water Heater
July 14th, 2015Hot water is the foundation of civilization, and an absolutely necessity for your Chicago, IL business. Commercial hot water heaters differ in a number of ways from residential models, however, and if you need to have one installed or replaced in your office, it pays to take each step one at a time. The good news is that a trained plumber can help you with the planning and installation of your new hot water heater, but you can do yourself a favor by getting some basic guidelines down as early as possible. Here are some tips on selecting a commercial water heater.
Common Problems With Grease Traps
July 13th, 2015A grease trap goes into the drain line of a commercial sink, and is designed to catch fat and oil as it pours down the drain. Grease can cause huge problems with your plumbing if you’re not careful. It’s liquid at high temperatures, but will solidify as it cools in the pipes, creating a clog and causing a serious backlog. Ideally, you should never pour hot fat or grease down the drain, but that may not be possible in a restaurant setting or similar business. The grease trap takes the worry out of it, allowing your Chicago, IL business to continue uninterrupted.
3 Signs You Need to Replace Your Pipes
July 6th, 2015Chicago, IL has its share of older houses, and with older houses come older plumbing systems that may need replacements or upgrades. It’s not a pleasant prospect to consider, but in some cases it may be necessary. And the good news is that you have trained and experienced plumbers on hand to not only replace your pipes, but to do so with speed and efficiency to make your plumbing system function better. Here are 3 signs you need to replace your pipes as expediently as possible.
3 Ways to Detect a Slab Leak
June 29th, 2015A slab leak is a significant problem in your home, mostly because it can be very difficult to access or detect. The problem arises when a pipe built into the foundation of your house, under a concrete patio or similar inaccessible spot, springs an otherwise ordinary leak. Modern plumbers can use advanced technology to pinpoint the leak and make repairs, but the main problems come with detecting it. The longer a slab leak goes, the more damage it causes, and while Chicago, IL has its share of quality plumbers, they can’t do much good if you don’t know how to spot the signs of trouble when they arise. Here are 3 ways to detect a slab leak that can save you a great deal.
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair
June 22nd, 2015Water heaters sit unnoticed in quiet corners of our house, doing their jobs year in and year out without raising too many flags. We rarely expect them to encounter trouble, but when they do, they can bring your household slamming to a halt. Here in Chicago, IL, a trained plumber can usually correct the problem with your water heater, but you need to spot the signs that your water heater needs repair before you can call them. Here’s a quick list of symptoms you should watch for in your household.
3 Reasons to Contact a Professional Plumber
June 15th, 2015Sooner or later, every household experiences plumbing problems, and the first instinct is doing the job yourself. After all, there are plenty of store-bought cleansers, snakes and other tools available at any hardware store promising to do the job. Unfortunately, by trying to do the job yourself, you may end up costing yourself a lot more in the long run. Chicago, IL has the professional plumbers of Reliance Plumbing to handle any issues with your pipes and faucets. Here are 3 good reasons to contact us instead of trying to do the job yourself.
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