Flooding at its Worst.

Summer in the Far Northwest Suburban area around Chicagoland can (and probably will) have one or two intense rainfalls which will result in heavy flooding. Will your home be prepared for that eventuality? Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin wants to give you peace of mind against potential flooding.

If you need backflow testing in Elgin, Tom’s Plumbing will send out a professional (or two) who specializes in RPZ testing, pump repair, as well as installation, and a reliable flood control system. They will, among other things, repair and replace sump pumps, ejector pumps and pump backup systems in your Elgin area home.

Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin will give you the most important thing heading into summer in Chicagoland…peace of mind! Tom’s Plumbing is who you should call for prevention as well as flood control in your Elgin area home. Remember this phone number (847) 697-6444. For the full view of their services see tomsplumbingservice.com.  

Don’t Get Caught Thinking that Having a Sump Pump is the Entire Answer.

Maybe you have a sump pump in your Elgin area home and you believe that is all you need to prevent flooding. Do you have a battery backup as well? There are stories of failed power during a storm in our area, and if THAT happens a sump pump may not be good enough. What a tragedy that would be for your belongings.

It’s simple really, a battery backup sump pump does the job of a sump pump when there is no power to operate the primary unit. It is not used on its own. It is responsible for draining when there is no power available. What peace of mind THAT is!

Tom’s Plumbing, serving the greater Elgin area wants you to have supreme confidence this year when the ice melts and the rains come. The plumbing professionals at Tom’s Plumbing will install a fool-proof sump pump with a “no maintenance” backup battery system. Before it’s too late, call Tom’s Plumbing for an appointment at (847) 697-6444. Be it maintenance or emergency, count on the pros at tomsplumbingservice.com. 

Thank You Battery Backup!

You may be saying that very thing about your Elgin area home’s sump pump. Simply put, a battery backup sump pump does the job of your regular sump pump when there is no power in the house to operate the primary one. Tom’s Plumbing will install that battery backup sump pump in your Elgin home or office.

These are just some of the events that can occur around here –

1.  In the event of flooding it is common for there to be a power shortage.

2.  What if the main pump fails and you don’t know it right away?

3.  The main pump is not able to keep up with heavy rain (see our last blog).

There is just too much at stake NOT to have a battery backup sump pump! If you live in the far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland flooding can take place without much warning. Call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin to have a battery powered backup sump pump installed. As always, our number is (847) 697-6444 and our website is found at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Why You Might Well Need a Battery Backup for your Sump Pump.

If you are a homeowner in the Elgin, IL area you are almost certainly familiar with the flood-saving sump pump, but what about a battery to back it up. If that sounds unnecessary then think again! Tom’s Plumbing serving the greater Elgin area’s plumbing needs for decades thinks you should be aware of a battery backup for your sump pump.

One thing’s for sure…the weather in the far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland is unpredictable. Significant rainfall and sudden high winds can wreak havoc and cause power outages. Sometimes, your good old reliable sump pump can break down due to certain issues within the appliance itself.

You don’t want to take your basement for granted, especially if it has valuable items and/or memories in it. Call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin to have a battery backup installed on your sump pump. It might be the “driest” decision you have ever made! Call Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444 and see their many plumbing services at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Help…I’m Under Water!

It is time to once again remind you that the most intense rainstorm in Fox Valley history came in July (1996).  Who can say when it will happen again?  During a storm it is obviously important that excess water is pumped away from your home to avoid property damage.  That means sump pumps and back-up systems.

This summer, if we happen to have a lengthy power outage, a sump pump that includes a battery back-up system can be a real life saver and prevent water damage. Here is something to remember if you live in the Elgin area…if you have a sink or perhaps a toilet in your basement located beneath the sewer line, then you probably have or need a sewage ejector pump.

Hopefully, before any disastrous flooding occurs in the far Northwest Suburbs you will think of Tom’s Plumbing they have helped keep the greater Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood area “high and dry” for decades.  Waiting until AFTER a major rainstorm such as we had in 1996 (look it up) may be too late!  Call Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444.

It Was Only a Year Ago.

Now that our vision is “2020” sometimes it is difficult to look back, but just about a year ago in March of 2019 Chicagoland experienced some severe flooding.  A combination of high soil moisture, frozen ground, quick snow melt, and rainfall caused major river flooding around our area in Northern Illinois.  It may not have been as nasty in Elgin, but it was close!

There are five factors that occur in concert about this time that can result in major flooding –

1.  Soil with a high moisture content.

2.  Frozen ground.

3.  Plenty of snow cover.

4.  Sudden rains.

5.  Then, the snow melts.

You can’t fight Mother Nature as the saying goes, but you can prepare.  Do you have a sump pump in your Elgin area home?  Why…well they pump everything up and out and keep your basement from becoming something resembling a dirty swimming pool.  Avoid the hassle and damage!  Call Tom’s Plumbing serving the sump pump and needs of Northwest suburban Chicagoland at (847) 697-6444.

Flood Season is Coming.

Anyone who has lived in the Northern Fox Valley is aware that when summer rains hit they often do so in full force.  During a storm in the Elgin area it is imperative that excess water gets pumped away from your home.  It is THE way to avoid property damage.  One heavy rain can ruin the value of your castle.

You probably need a sump pump that is hard wired into your home or plugged into an outlet.  If your pump is more than 6 years old, you may want to replace it.  That’s right…six years comes quickly.  So, if your last sump pump was installed in 2013 it is about that time.  May we suggest The M53 model which is one of the top of the line pumps on the market.

Tom’s Plumbing Inc. has been servicing the plumbing needs of the Northwest suburbs of Chicagoland around Elgin, Bartlett, Dundee, etc. for decades.  We are one of the leading sump pump installation companies in all of Chicago.  You can count on Tom’s Plumbing Inc. every time!  Just call (847) 697-6444.

Into Each Life a Little Rain Must Fall.

On an average April day in Chicagoland it is nearly 30% likely that it will be a “wet day”.  That means at least four-hundredths of an inch of precipitation.  What it does not indicate is what does one exceptionally rainy spring day do to area flooding.  If sump pumps fail on around Elgin area properties, you can bet that flooding is a real danger!

What should you be looking for if you are uncertain about YOUR sump pump?

1.  Is it making unusual noises?

2.  Is it vibrating a great deal?

3.  Does it run more than it needs to?

4.  How long does it run?

5.  Have you noticed any discoloration including rust?

You probably don’t know, but it is recommended that sump pumps be checked every 3-4 months.  That makes the math easy.  If you have not had it done in 2019, then it is time.  The sump pump repair and replacement experts at Tom’s Plumbing Inc. will come to your Northwest Suburban home and let you know it your sump pump is ready for spring and summer flooding.  Just give them a call at (847) 697-6444.

Spring Time…Sump Pump Time.

Spring flowers…spring showers.  Inevitably the two are intertwined.  You can’t have one without the other.  As spring approaches the rains will come, the snow will melt and sump pumps will become one of the most important appliances in your home.  Make sure that you are prepared for the worst!

What about a sump pump that runs continuously?  It does not take an Einstein to realize that if a sump pump never shuts off it will wear out more quickly.  Fixing one that does so is critical so that when it is needed it will perform at peak efficiency.  Plus, how old is your current sump pump?  Their life expectancy is about ten years.

For any sump pump repair or replacement in Chicagoland’s Northwest Suburbs homeowners have come to rely on Tom’s Plumbing Inc. over the decades.  Headquartered in Elgin, the sump pump and plumbing team at Tom’s is always a phone call away be it an emergency or not.  Give them a call at (847) 697-6444.