Unclogging Drains.

Everyone thinks that an application of Drano cures all that ails your clogged drain. Sometimes you are right, and sometimes it is a waste of time and money. When your Far Northwest Chicago Suburban home’s drains are clogged, call on the unclogging experts at Tom’s Plumbing located in Elgin, IL.

It seems obvious, but here are a couple of tips that Tom’s Plumbing can impart which seem obvious -

1. Don’t pour ANY grease down your drain…not now, not EVER!

2.  Remember what was said earlier? Well, don’t use ANY household drain cleaners…they can actually exacerbate the problem.

However the drain clogging has occurred, drains are unclogged once and for all by the professionals at Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin. Don’t tolerate clogged drains in your home or office. At the first sign, call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin at this phone number, (847) 697-6444. For more details visit tomsplumbingservice.com.

Drain Clogging is at Least Annoying.

When the drains in your far Western Suburban Chicagoland home clog, it can really set your household routine back. Unclog those drains already! Always remember this…the drain line that runs from your Elgin area home to the city sewer line is up to you to maintain - with the help of Tom’s Plumbing, of course!

Here are a couple of free tips from Tom’s – 

 

1.  Don’t pour grease down the drain…what “old wife” invented that?

2.  Household drain cleaners rarely work…don’t use them.

Let the professional drain cleaners at Tom’s Plumbing, located in Elgin, clear your drains thoroughly. Tom’s Plumbing pros will clean your drains completely, quickly, and best of all…guaranteed! When drains slow down at your home or office call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin at (847) 697-6444. Everything they do is found at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Don’t Panic if You Have a Clogged Sewer.

The first thing many people do when they suspect that drain lines or the sewer line is clogged is push the panic button. They have to get this problem fixed YESTERDAY! Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin wants you to be aware of some of the nefarious actions by plumbers when they know you are susceptible to anything they suggest.

At Tom’s Plumbing we urge you to –

 

1.  Make sure that the plumber is asking “the right” questions.

2.  Don’t let them convince you that you have worse problems than you do.

3.  Make sure that each video is unique.

There is much more to learn about drain cleaning scams in the Elgin area. For more information just visit our website at tomsplumbingservice.com. Better yet, after visiting the website call us at (847) 697-6444 and let one or more of our plumbing technicians tell you the truth. We are Tom’s Plumbing located in Elgin, IL.   

A Clogged Main Sewer Line is a REAL Problem.

It is never convenient for a pipe to clog in your Far Northwest Suburban Chicagoland home. If the problem is a main sewer line, you may very well need the services of an emergency plumber such as the ones found at Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin. They serve this entire area when it comes to plumbing emergencies.

Here is the challenge with DIY. A main line blockage means you can’t use any drain in your home...PERIOD! It is absolutely essential to take care of this problem as soon as possible. Trying to fix it yourself may prove to be a lost cause, because the main line runs outside of your house and connects to the main city line.

That is yet another reason (among many) to call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin to successfully clean out sewer lines in Elgin area homes. Do you want to know more about the many talents of the plumbing professionals at Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin? Just visit tomsplumbingservice.com. Call 24-hours a day at (847) 697-6444.

This Drain is a REAL Pain!

No one in the Elgin area ever wants a clogged drain in their home or business. It virtually shuts down that room when it happens. You may need Elgin’s drain cleaning experts. Sometimes nature is the culprit. You can’t always avoid tree roots from “rooting” their way into the drainage system causing it to slow down to a crawl. There are some things that you CAN avoid.

Here is a partial list –

1.  Be careful how much human and pet hair is going down that drain.

2.  Soap scum accumulates over time.

3.  Food that is dumped down the drain.

4.  Baby wipes and diapers (seniors…ignore this one)

5.  Dreaded kitty litter…we know you know better!

Whatever may be causing your clogged drain in the Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, Schaumburg, or Dundee home or office think first of the drain unclogging experts at Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin. The plumbing services provided by the master plumbers at Tom’s Plumbing are many and varied. Visit tomsplumbingservice.com. For plumbing emergencies call (847) 697-6444.

Clogged Pipes Come with the Territory.

Sorry landlords, but clogged pipes are just part of the rental business.  What about the tenants who pour bacon fat down the kitchen sink or think nothing of flushing diapers?  Don’t they share some of the responsibility?  Absolutely, but if you haven’t included a lease clause to cover plumbing stoppages, your responsibility to maintain the unit could leave you holding the bag!

Here are a few tips for landlords in the Northwest Suburbs –

1.  Have the tenant sign a plumbing lease clause.

2.  Provide basic clogging tools such as plungers.

3.  Avoid harsh drain cleaner.

4.  Treat your property’s pipes every month.

5.  Have a professional plumber on speed dial!

Not a bad idea.  If you are a landlord in the Elgin area you can rely on the company that property owners have counted on for plumbing problems for decades.  That’s Tom’s Plumbing serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland.  You don’t have to keep them on speed dial, but you sure should remember the name…Tom’s Plumbing.  Just call (847) 697-6444.

Have You Been Thinking About Your Home’s Drain Pipes Lately?

Of course, you haven’t.  Not unless there has been an obvious problem lately.  Over the course of several years, the average homeowner or apartment tenant is bound to need some form of drain pipe maintenance.  Naturally, the frequency of such occurrences can be minimized with some basic, timely drain upkeep.

The types of home drain pipes that are most typically seen today are either made of copper or plastic polyvinyl chloride (commonly referred to as PVC).  Another type of drain pipes are sometimes encountered in pre-1960 homes, such as drain/waste/vent (again, commonly referred to as DWV) piping made of iron or steel.

Having this knowledge is nice, to be sure.  Knowing whom to call for piping and repair is far more important.  That company in and around Elgin, Il, is Tom’s Plumbing.  By now, if you own a home in the Northwest Suburbs you know Tom’s for their reliability and longevity in serving our communities.  For any drain pipe problems just call Ton’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444.

When to Call a Plumber.

It may seem obvious, but too many of us hold off on calling a professional plumber the way they hesitate going to the doctor.  In the world of plumbing it is important to know when to make that call to fix a plumbing issue such as leaks.  Some jobs may be DIY ones, but if you make a mistake you could be paying for it big time!

The aforementioned leaky faucet is probably the most common problem.  Now, if you suddenly do not have hot water…that will get your attention and it is likely a faulty water heater.  What about your water pressure?  Most of these issues can be fixed by a professional with limited hassle.  Of course, drains that won’t unclog can cause considerable headaches.

It is up to you to decide whether or not to call us.  If you wait too long and do your own repairs, it could end up being so much more costly.  Go ahead, make the call!  The peace of mind alone will be worth it.  We are Tom’s Plumbing Inc. serving Elgin and surrounding Northwest Suburbs.  That 24-hour number is (847) 697-6444.

If the Drain is Clogged, DON’T Panic.

It is such a natural thing to do.  If your car breaks down and you pull it to the side of the road your first inclination is to panic.  If your air conditioning system conks out it is natural to push the panic button…especially this time of year.  Things happen when you own stuff like a home and a car.  Take a deep breath!

What happens in your home to keep a drain from backing up?  Here are just a couple of tips.  Never, never, never pour grease down the drain.  What is bound to happen is that it will clog the pipe.  DO NOT use household drain cleaners.  As often as not, they will just promote damage to your piping system.

Here is a do.  DO call Tom’s Plumbing Inc. when drains clog in your home or office.  A professional Northwest Suburban drain cleaning company such as Tom’s will clear up the problem the first time…guaranteed!  Trust Mike and his crew with any plumbing emergency in the Elgin area by calling (847) 697-6444.

Let’s Take a Closer Look.

When it comes to clogged drain lines they are nothing but headaches that can turn out to be major problems in your home.  You do not have the ability and certainly not the equipment to properly troubleshoot the problem.  There are so many different culprits such as tree roots, grease build-up, or even kids flushing things down the toilet while they’re home this summer.

It is vitally important that you hire a licensed and bonded plumber in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland so that you are assured of having the job done right the first time.  If you try to save a few bucks it could end up costing you thousands!  What you need is someone to clear out the blockage and repair or replace it…guaranteed.

The answer to your clogged drain and other plumbing problems around Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, and this entire area is Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Mike Curce heads up a team of true plumbing professionals whom you can trust every time.  If you have a clogged drain or any other plumbing problem just give them a call at (847) 697-6444.

Business Does Not Stop for Plumbing Problems.

No question about it, when your business experiences a plumbing emergency you need a professional plumber and you need them now!  As it pertains to doing commercial or new construction plumbing many Northwest Suburban Chicagoland plumbers are simply not equipped for the job.

Check out if they are “asking” for the work on their website.  By visiting the web, you will get a quick grasp of who “wants” the bigger job.  Here is one way to do it…go to Google and type in the phrase commercial plumber elgin.  Who is at the top of the free, natural listings?  It’s www.tomsplumbingservice.com, of course.

Enough said!  How could you possibly choose a better commercial or new home construction plumbing company than Tom’s Plumbing Inc?  We have the staff and the savvy to get the job done right the first time.  That should bring you great comfort.  Call us for any plumbing job large or small in the Northwest Suburbs at (847) 697-6444.

What Goes Down Sometimes Comes Up.

It is sort of a variation on a theme, but when the subject is your home’s drains you absolutely don’t want this to occur.  As we approach summertime homeowners in the Northwest Suburbs have been organizing their closets, steam cleaning the carpets, and giving their castles an intense scrub. But did you forget to clean your drains?

Very likely you have a store-bought drain cleaning product for when the bathtub is backing up or the kitchen sink won’t drain smoothly, but putting a band-aid on the situation often won’t make it vanish.  Small plumbing problems will likely become huge ones when not treated properly and that means professional drain cleaning.

There is no better at it in the Elgin, Bartlett, and St. Charles area than Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  It is one of the things that we do best here at Toms Plumbing.  Please don’t be a do-it-yourselfer when it comes to drain cleaning.  Call us so that we can come to your home and troubleshoot, then fix the problem.  As always that phone number is (847) 697-6444.

Don’t Ignore a Backed-Up Drain.

Okay, we have nearly made it through this ridiculous winter weather.  It does not mean you can exhale when it comes to your plumbing.  We are all human, and we may ignore plumbing problems when they are in their infancy.  The danger in that is, one day you look down and your basement or laundry room is an indoor swamp!

Just because you think you may be out of the “plumbing emergency woods” now that spring is right around the corner, ask yourself…when was the last time I had my hoses checked?  How about the shut-off valves?  Did they get frozen over the winter?  The laundry room especially is the greatest ignored area of your home, probably.

Why not call Tom’s Plumbing Inc.?  They will come out to your Elgin area home and inspect all of the water lines…both hot and cold.  There is nothing more satisfying than peace of mind.  By the way, since we are already there, have the water heater checked.  We are Tom’s Plumbing Inc. serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland for decades.  Call (847) 697-6444.