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Why isn't My Bathtub Draining Normally?

Not much more in your home is unsanitary than a shower that fills with water because the bathtub drain will not drain properly. You can get by with a bathtub that drains slowly for a short period of time, but it will only get worse as time goes on. To avoid the mess that is a backed up shower, you need to somehow re-open the drain to allow the water to move through freely. Typically, when you put the bathtub drain into the open position, all of the water drains out and down the drain hole. But, sometimes the bathtub won’t drain and then the water just sits at the bottom of the bathtub. This is the time you need to address the problem and get the issue repaired quickly. Most of the causes of this situation are easily fixed, but most of them will require a licensed professional plumber to be called in. When a bathtub begins to drain slowly , it is almost always hair that has built up and gets stuck in the drain or the drain pipe system. Usually you can see this hair and remove it rather ...

The Main Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Plumber in Brookfield, Illinois

Everyone dreads plumbing problems as much as they do repairs to their cars.Your toilets, faucets and pipes can take a lot of abuse over the years and start to break down. This is when you need to call a reputable local plumber to help you. Here are some of the things to look for when searching for a professional plumbing business in your area . Impressive Experience A well-established and licensed plumber in Brookfield, Illinois should have both master and journeyman plumbing licenses.We here at Suburban Plumbing Experts do and take these licenses seriously. Our plumbers have gotten these licenses by attending trade school, completing an extensive apprenticeship, and working two to five years in the industry to qualify for an Illinois state plumbing license. All of our plumbers are also fully insured and bonded. We dispatch our licensed plumbing technicians to area homes and businesses with full confidence. We Work Quickly Your plumbing technician in Brookfield will always have the ne...

Why You Shouldn't Attempt Your Own Plumbing

In today's world of Social Media, it is getting easier to do projects yourself without hiring a professional (see YouTube). It can be incredibly rewarding to see the results of your own successful work doing DIY projects. With many Do It Yourself projects, you can roll up your sleeves and figure things out as you go. Easy right? A DIY project like building a shelf in your closet can be successfully done with some online guidance and testing, even if you don't know much about building to begin with. Trust me, I am one of these people! There are some things, however, that require professional training and expertise to successfully complete, such as licensed plumbing work. A lot of people think they can save money by doing their own kitchen or bathroom plumbing, but unlike other home projects, even the tiniest mistakes do not come cheap. There is no room at all for "testing", and if you attempt to figure it out as you go, you could end up doing more damage than good. Wat...

How Flushing A Toilet Affects The Shower Temperature

A sudden surge of hot or cold water while you are showering is a sure sign that someone else in the home is the culprit causing this. The most common thing is a flush of the toilet, but other activities can change the water temperature as well. Find out what exactly is causing these temperature fluctuations in your shower and learn how you can resolve this issue. Sudden Surge of Cold Water When water in your shower suddenly turns cold,  it can be for a few various reasons. If you have a smaller hot water heater, you could have used all the available hot water. If this is the case the water will turn cold and cold only. If you experience a sudden surge of cold water that only lasts for a few moments, it is likely that someone else in your home is using the hot water. This can occur when an appliance such as the washing machine or your dishwasher is running or when someone is running hot water from a faucet in another bathroom or the kitchen. This occurs for the same reason of you ge...

How to Reduce Your Energy Bills Using Less Hot Water

In Illinois you can lower your water heating costs by using less hot water, and there are certain things that you can do in order to accomplish this goal. Fix Any and All Leaks If your water heater is leaking, water heater repair will go a long way in helping you lower your energy bills. A local plumbing company will be able to send a licensed plumbing technician to your home to check your water heater tank for leaks and clean the water tank collector when it is needed and help you select an energy efficient water heater if it is time for a water heater replacement. A professional plumber can also inspect your entire home and all appliances for leaks including the kitchen and bathroom faucets and shower heads. Purchase Energy Efficient Appliances For starters, it is best to choose new energy efficient appliances right off the bat. Dishwashers and washing machines require a lot of energy to heat the water elements to the required temperature. By starting off buying these energy saving ...

Bathroom Showers and Tubs

Every service you need for your  bathroom pipes, showers  and  tubs  can be found at  Suburban  Plumbing Experts Bath Service . We can make your bathroom more reliable, modern and aesthetically pleasing. Our services include first and foremost, diagnosis of problems. You want to know why things are not working as they should. We will discover the issue – even if the cause is not obvious. Then, we will explain it in a way that any homeowner can understand. The need to take care of leaks is very common. We are skilled at tracking down and fixing any leaks; including those in your bathtub, shower, sink or connecting pipes. No matter what the repair you need in your bathroom, we will fix it. Certain items may become so damaged or worn that they will never work well again. In those cases, repair is out of the question. In other instances, we may decide together that the problem is beyond repairing and some replacements should be done. It is not unusual for an ol...