Why Is My Garbage Disposal Not Working: Five Possible Causes Cleaning up after preparing and serving dinner often moves faster with the use of a garbage disposal. So when your disposal starts making strange noises, emitting foul odors, or not turning on at all, it makes cleaning up a little more difficult. If you’ve tried…
Every home has a hot water heater that provides your home and home appliances with hot water. However, just like any home appliance, your water heater can experience various problems and maintenance needs. When any problems arise with your hot water heater, it’s critical you have professionally licensed and trained plumbers investigate the issue. In…
Residential properties use plumbing systems that, when working correctly, only allow water to flow in one direction. However, sometimes water flow reverses, which can create a hazardous condition called backflow. If your home’s plumbing system is currently experiencing backflow, it’s essential you get to the bottom of the problem quickly with a qualified technician. Since…
Can Hard Water Ruin Your Pipes? Every day, you use water to wash your dishes and laundry, bathe, and make refreshments, sometimes grabbing a glass of water right from the tap. If you feel a filmy texture on your skin or notice water spots on dishes and water fixtures, you may have hard water. You’ve…
Type of Pipe Is Used for Underground Water Lines What type of pipe is used for underground water lines in Illinois? Aurora’s plumbing experts hear this question from local homeowners running underground water lines from one part of a property to another. If this is the case, it is essential to choose the right piping…
8 Causes Why Does My Toilet Keep Clogging? Why does my toilet keep clogging when I see no obvious blockages? A single episode of toilet clogging can be frustrating and inconvenient. However, St. Charles’ plumbers like Advantage Plumbing occasionally see an exasperated homeowner wondering why these clogs are starting to happen more frequently. In this…
Steps from the Pros on How to Fix a Gurgling Bathroom Sink When you have foul-smelling gases bubbling from your pipes, you might need a professional plumber to show you how to fix a gurgling bathroom sink, bathtub, or toilet. Advantage Plumbing & Sewer Co., Elburn’s trusted plumbers, guides customers through fixing many plumbing problems, from…
Why Do Pipes Burst in the Winter? Why do pipes burst in the winter? A burst pipe is one of the most catastrophic plumbing disasters homeowners face. The cold and snowy weather that keeps people inside on winter days also puts homeowners at risk of burst pipes. Advantage Plumbing & Sewer Co. are Aurora’s plumbing experts.…
Best Methods How to Remove Rust from Inside Pipes Whether you own a residential or commercial property, you know the importance of maintaining plumbing systems and pipes. Like many, you may not be aware of the threat posed by internal rust. Fortunately, our team at Advantage Plumbing specializes in rust removal. As a trusted plumber in…
6 Most Crucial Plumbing Fixtures in Your Home Are you looking to install or replace plumbing fixtures in your home? Call the Advantage Plumbing & Sewer Co. team at (847) 268-3553 to request a consultation. Indoor plumbing fixtures in the home date back to between 1500 and 1000 B.C. in Crete, when the first plumbing…
