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.

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Time for a Battery Check.

In the Spring we check our smoke alarm batteries.  We may have our car battery checked before summer driving begins.  But wait…when was the last time that you checked the battery back-up in your sump pump system?  It is not necessarily the first thing that you think of, and yet here we are in the heart of the season when it needs to function at its peak.

You definitely don’t want to find out the hard way that your sump pump did not work due to a power failure or because of excessive use.  When you have a battery back-up you will get several hours of additional protection in an emergency.  That might be just the ticket that will save your bacon (and your basement) this spring!

Make sure that you are 100% ready for any Chicagoland weather phenomenon.  Heaven knows what will hit us next.  Have your back-up battery system checked and replaced if needed right away.  In this area that part is easy.  Just call Elgin area sump pump repair and replacement experts Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Give them a call today at (847) 697-6444.

Zoeller Sump Pumps.

This is not a topic to which we give much consideration, but during Chicagoland’s spring rains it may be one you have to address as a homeowner.  When you need a new sump pump you need it right now!  It would be nice to know ahead of time which is the right one for your castle.  Essentially, a sump pump is the heart of a basement waterproofing system.

Let us introduce you to the power and reliability of Zoeller.  Why do people prefer Zoeller?  Well, quite frankly this sump pump outperforms others in many different categories.  The strength of their build, the volume that they pump, their durability, the fact that they resist clogging better than the competition, etc.

The choice is clear!  When it’s time for a new sump pump you know exactly what you need.  Now, where do you find it?  In the Elgin IL. area the answer is clear.  It is Zoeller sump pump installer Tom’s plumbing Inc.  They are proud to be your area’s sump pump installation professionals.  Give them a call at (847) 697-6444.

What’s That Smell?

I will bet you have said that a time or two in your life.  When that smell comes from your home out of nowhere do not laugh it off.  It may be the first sign of a gas leak.  Time is of the essence.  The most sensible thing to do is call a professional to look for the exact source of the leak.  Trust this job to an experienced pro.

If the leak is emanating from inside the home then it is generally the home-owner’s responsibility to have the problem fixed.  Natural gas detectors can give you and your family great peace of mind.  It is vitally important to call an area plumbing expert to troubleshoot the leak and fix it once and for all.

Gas leaks are potentially deadly.  They must never be taken lightly.  The only rotten egg smell that you should ever experience would come from your refrigerator.  At the first sign of an unfamiliar odor of gas immediately call Elgin’s gas leak repair expert…Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444.

Have You Checked Your Bibb?

Unless you have little ones around the house what on earth are we talking about here?  No, not the ones that your babies have around their necks, but the ones outside of your home.  A HOSE bib or bibcock is a tap having a nozzle that is bent downward.  Most Chicagoland homes have them as they are used prominently in warmer weather.

So…we have made it (or just about, anyway) through another long winter.  Our World Champion Cubbies start playing next month!  However, you might discover the hard way that, against your plumber’s advice, your hose bibbs have been connected ALL winter without being used.  Guess what?  You could already have a leak and not even know until we get a proper spring thaw.

Let a professional plumber replace those old hose bibbs with new “frost proof” ones.  That way you will never come face to face with this problem again.  A burst pipe can be a disaster.  To help avoid this potential catastrophe call Elgin area plumbing expert Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444 right away.

Signs of Sewer Line Problems.

Ahhh Spring - the flowers begin to bloom in Chicagoland and the trees are sprouting their leaves.  While these are wonderful they may have a profound effect on your home’s sewer line.  The major “root” of sewer line problems is an overgrown tree root.  That is not meant to be funny…not when you are up to your knees in backed-up sewage!

I hope that you know this is not a DIY job.  Do not just apply liquid drain cleaner and walk away.  Listen for any gurgling noises - that is a bad sound around your home unless someone is using mouthwash in the bathroom.  If you walk outside and the grass is wet, but it hasn’t rained ask your dog, then assume that you may have a sewage problem.

All in all, your sewage system requires proper maintenance.  This time of year, in Chicagoland, the rains come early and often.  If you live in the Elgin area your plumbing problems always have a solution.  For many years the answer is Elgin, IL plumbing experts Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  At the first sign of sewer problems call Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444.