Oh Snap…It Seemed to Happen Overnight.

One day it was 85 degrees then, suddenly it was 40 degrees.  That is how quickly things can change around Chicagoland.  Autumn is just about here followed by a long, grueling winter.  What is the status of your boiler and radiator?  I will bet you haven’t given it much, if any thought since last April.

Soon, that thermostat in your home will have to answer the bell.  Will your castle be properly heated in the months to come?  Do you have all of the hot water that you need?  Look for leaks around your boiler.  Check the water level.  When the radiator is running is it making noises?  Maybe the pilot light will not ignite.

Winter in the Northwest Suburbs is simply too brutal to be toyed with.  You really should call Tom’s Plumbing.  Mike Curce and his team are Elgin’s boiler and radiator repair experts.  They will troubleshoot any problems and beat the big freeze-out!  Do it now…you know we have had sub-freezing nights in October.  Call Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444.

Saturday Family Fun at Lockwood Park thru the end of September!

Saturday Family Fun at Lockwood Park

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"Bring the family out to the country to enjoy Saturday afternoons finding fun at Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Rd. in northwest Rockford IL. There's a covered pony ring for children ages 1-7, the Children's Farm Animal Barn with friendly farm animals, and horseback trail rides for riders age 8 and older. To complete their visit, families can relax together on a scenic hay ride through the scenic meadows and woods."

Galvanized Pipes…Be Gone!

If you have lived in the Elgin area and are a homeowner you may be aware that those old galvanized pipes that have held your plumbing together are now old and outdated.  How old is your home?  In the Northwest Suburbs galvanized piping goes back to the 1950’s and was the only logical choice for decades.

These old pipes crack and corrode over time.  The result, of course, is leaking throughout your plumbing system.  At this point, you really only have two choices.  Either call a plumber for frequent emergency repairs…OR simply have your castle re-piped.  The latter will, in the long run, save you time and $$$$$!

Make the right decision now.  Have those old galvanized pipes replaced with new copper ones.  It will not only give you peace of mind, but add value to your home.  Choose the right plumber to do the job.  That is Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  We are the Elgin area’s residential copper repiping experts and have been for many years.  Call for an appointment today at (847) 697-6444.

Visit the Elgin Public Museum!

Visit the Elgin Public Museum! 

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Learn through adventure at the Elgin Public Museum!

 

I Say, Bradford…are you ready to go to work?

This is not a British play.  This is a tribute to a great American brand of water heaters.  Have you heard of Bradford?  The slogan at Bradford White is “built to be the best” and indeed they are.  Bradford White is proud to be American owned with its quality water heaters all made in the good old USA!

Do yourself a big favor if your water heater has shown signs of aging and is starting to leak.  Go to www.bradfordwhite.com.  Browse the resource center for FAQs and warranty information.  Maybe take a few more minutes (if necessary) and look at the credentials of another name brand.  We think you will see that Bradford water heaters are truly built to be the best.

If you live in Elgin or anywhere nearby in the Northwest Suburbs the next step is to make the call to Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Tom’s has been your area Bradford White water heater installer for quite some time.  We have learned over the years as you will come to know that you have made the best choice for quality as well as durability.  Call Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444. 

Things to do in Chicago - August 2017

Things to do in Chicago - August 2017

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"Is it August already? Time to get serious about maximizing your swimming pool time and making this summer count."

The When and Why of Hiring a Plumber.

Eventually, nearly every home and business owner will need the expertise of a professional plumbing service.  When that day comes it would be comforting to know when exactly you need to make that call.  We would like to give you some tips on what to look for that would prompt you to call us.

1.  When any one or more of your faucets continues to drip, drip, drip.

2.  No hot water.  I don’t care if it is summer…you still need it.

3.  The water pressure has been reduced to a considerably slower pace.

4.  Clogged drains…you can see direct evidence of this the first time it happens.

No one likes to call a plumber, but absolutely NO ONE wants to wait too long to call one!  We hope these tips will help you make the right decision.  When it’s time, please think of us for all of your plumbing needs in the Northwest suburbs.  We are the Elgin area’s full service plumbing company Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  Give us a call at (847) 697-6444.