Thursday, March 17, 2022

There’s Plenty of Chilly Weather Ahead.

The calendar nearly indicates that spring has sprung, but for people who have lived in the Far Northwest Suburban Chicagoland Area…they all know better. For those of you who have seen snow flurries in May, there is plenty of chilly weather ahead. Tom’s Plumbing advises you to be sure that your Elgin area home is properly heated, both now and in the winters to come.

Here are some things to look for…

Simply put, is your home heating properly without breaking the bank?

Do you see puddles of water around your boiler?

The baseboard heater is not working properly.

The noise…all that noise!

Tom’s Plumbing has been serving the plumbing and heating needs of the Elgin area for decades. You and people before you have trusted them for being the best at what they do. If any of the above signs are occurring at your estate, just pick up the phone and dial (847) 697-6444. Let one of their techs check out the situation. If you want to see more just visit tomsplumbingservice.com.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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.

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Don’t Get Caught Thinking that Having a Sump Pump is the Entire Answer.

Maybe you have a sump pump in your Elgin area home and you believe that is all you need to prevent flooding. Do you have a battery backup as well? There are stories of failed power during a storm in our area, and if THAT happens a sump pump may not be good enough. What a tragedy that would be for your belongings.

It’s simple really, a battery backup sump pump does the job of a sump pump when there is no power to operate the primary unit. It is not used on its own. It is responsible for draining when there is no power available. What peace of mind THAT is!

Tom’s Plumbing, serving the greater Elgin area wants you to have supreme confidence this year when the ice melts and the rains come. The plumbing professionals at Tom’s Plumbing will install a fool-proof sump pump with a “no maintenance” backup battery system. Before it’s too late, call Tom’s Plumbing for an appointment at (847) 697-6444. Be it maintenance or emergency, count on the pros at tomsplumbingservice.com. 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

When do you Reach a Breaking Point with Your Bathroom?

If you live in a home in the Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland long enough (even a new construction) eventually you may get tired of one or more of your bathrooms. This is especially true after being cooped up at home for so long. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin may very well have the solution!

The plumbers at Tom’s Plumbing are exceptional bathroom remodelers. This has been true for well over three decades. What will make your bathroom remodel dreams come true? Is it a new more efficient toilet? Perhaps a new tub and/or shower. They can even replace those old bathroom fixtures.

Your dreams of a new, modern bathroom come to fruition when you call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin, IL, the bathroom remodeling experts. Your dream bathroom is just a phone call away. The number for Tom’s Plumbing is (847) 697-6444. For the full extent of Tom’s Plumbing and the maintenance or emergency plumbing they will do, please visit tomsplumbingservice.com.

Monday, January 17, 2022

Boilers Conk out This Time of Year.

When your boiler was working at peak efficiency you hardly noticed it…did you? Winters in The Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland are brutal at times. Your home’s boiler needs to be operating at its best. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin will make sure that your boiler is “kicking out those BTUs” in your home.

When might you need a service call from Tom’s Plumbing?

1.  You notice visible leaking at your boiler’s base.

2.  The pilot light is difficult or impossible to light.

3.  The boiler has a lower water level than it used to.

4.  You are flat-out chillier in your house than you used to be.

A bad boiler = a really uncomfortable winter. If you have noticed boiler problems recently, please call boiler experts Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin to come out and take a look. Your family will soon be more comfortable. Tom’s Plumbing is the right answer for nearly all problems in this area. Google tomsplumbingservice.com, then call (847) 697-6444.

Monday, January 3, 2022

Don’t Mess with Gas Lines.

We all know that gas lines can be dangerous and should never be a DIY project when you smell gas in your home. The Far Northwest Suburban area of Chicagoland has plenty of neighborhoods where gas leaks can be a problem. Always call Tom’s Plumbing, the gas line pros in Elgin and the surrounding area when you have a gas leak or are hooking up appliances.

Tom’s Plumbing specializes in –

1.  Gas line replacement and installation.

2.  They will inspect and if necessary, repair leaky gas lines.

3.  Ranges can be installed.

4.  If a shut-off valve is leaky it will be replaced.

Tom’s Plumbing located in Elgin, IL takes its job very seriously, especially when it involves gas in your home or office! When you need help with anything involving a gas line in your Northwest Suburban Chicagoland home, call Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444. This is just one of the many services that they offer. See them all at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Activities Centered Around the Gail Borden Library.

This holiday season it is a return to normalcy around here. There are so many activities around the Elgin area and the Gail Borden Library is the center of many of them. Tom’s Plumbing has been a part of the Elgin landscape for decades helping the area with any and all of its plumbing problems.

Look at just a small portion of what the Gail Borden Library has to offer. There is a magic show on Dec. 21 at 10am. On the second day of winter break there are various craft displays. Don’t miss the exploding snowman on Dec. 23rd. Please make sure that you take in the fabulous light shows around Elgin as well.

Tom’s Plumbing has been an anchor of the Elgin and Northwest Suburban Chicagoland area for many years. They pledge to be there to help you in 2022. What does Tom’s Plumbing do? Well, just visit tomsplumbingservice.com. and see for yourself.