Tuesday, November 9, 2021

How Efficient is Your Home’s Heating System?

You have experienced a taste of Chicagoland cold by now, but the dead of winter is yet to come. The one thing you cannot afford is a failing heating system. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin has been your boiler and radiator repair and replacement specialists for decades.

Here are some of the signs that your heating system is starting to fail –


1.  It gets increasingly difficult to keep your home warm and comfortable.

2.  You have constant problems with your thermostat.

3.  You notice that your boiler is leaking around the base.

4.  There are noises emanating from your radiators.

Are you recognizing any of those warning signs as we are set to take on another harsh winter in The Far Northwestern Suburbs of Chicagoland? If so, or even if you suspect it is about to happen just pick up the phone and dial Elgin’s all purpose plumber Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444. See everything they do to help the Elgin area survive winter by visiting tomsplumbingservice.com.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Protect Your Outdoor Spigots this Winter.

No one can deny that winter is a harsh and unforgiving visitor to suburban Chicagoland. Farther away from the lake it tends to be even worse. If you forgot or just neglected to put away your hoses for the winter, the results could be disastrous! Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin a professional plumber in far west suburban Chicagoland wants to help you avoid that.

Here are some tips before winter hits with a vengeance –

1.  Disconnect ALL garden hoses.

2.  Use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes.

3.  Wrap exposed pipes with heat tape.

4.  Leave a slight trickle running through the pipes.

Still, disaster could strike your home this winter in far west suburban Chicagoland. When winter causes problems around your home always remember the name…Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin. Remember Tom’s Plumbing 12 months a year for any and all plumbing emergencies. For the full story, visit tomsplumbingservice.com.