Where Were You 21 Years Ago?

That is a cryptic beginning to an interesting memory.  If you were a home owner in the Fox Valley on July 18, 1996 I will bet that you will remember.  In the storm center, 35,000 homes experienced flood damage in a matter of hours as our area experienced a record seventeen inches of rain in 24 hours!

This is not to say that a weather episode of this magnitude will happen again anytime soon.  It IS to say, that this is the time of year when sudden, violent, intense rain storms are likely to hit the Northwest Suburbs.  Now, ask yourself…are you prepared?  Even four or five inches of rain overnight could result in a flooded basement.

Is your sump pump working properly?  Is the battery fully charged?  How about the back-up battery?  Before the next heavy rain hits…and it will (ask those home-owners who weren’t prepared in ’96).  Call Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444.  Have them come to your home and double-check all of the components that will keep you high and dry this summer. 

How does a Sewage Ejector Pump work?

We don’t expect you to devote a lot of time thinking about this, but if your sewage ejector pump malfunctions it will become foremost on your mind.  So, let’s get to know what exactly it is ahead of time.  Homes with finished basements need this essential device.  It quite simply picks up where gravity leaves off.

What it does is “lift” waste out of your home through the disposal pipes in your plumbing system.  If you are refinishing your basement in your Elgin area home this spring or summer you need to consult a professional to get the right ejector pump for the job.  The installation of the right pump insures that you won’t experience a sewage backup problem.

The very thought of that is a nightmare!  You need to contact the right plumbing company and have the job done correctly from the very beginning.  For those of us in the Northwest Suburbs around Elgin we can count on Elgin area sewage ejector pump installer Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Enjoy your finished basement for years to come and give ‘em a call at (847) 697-6444.

Check Your Sump Pump.

I am sure that you can think of a few thousand things that you would rather do as winter transitions into spring.  One of the most important for the future of your NW Suburban property is to check your sump pump.  If there is blockage or debris caused by winter’s ravages you need to have it serviced so that it is able to drain freely.

When spring rain hits with full force the excess water will create quite a work load for your pump.  Next stop…flooding!  Here is a great idea for 2017 if you haven’t done it already.  Have a battery back-up system installed by a professional.  That way, in the event of a storm the power outage will keep on keepin’ on.

The answer for Elgin area homeowners for decades has been Tom’s Plumbing.  We feature high-efficiency Zoeller brand sump pumps and battery back-up systems.  Google it and see for yourself.  The perfect combination for safety and peace of mind is a Zoeller sump pump with a battery back-up system installed by Elgin’s plumbing company Tom’s Plumbing.  Call (847) 697-6444 today.