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Your home’s sump pump is its first line of defense against flooding. However, much like your refrigerator or furnace, it is an appliance that won’t last forever. Some extra water in your basement might be easy to overlook, but it is a minor problem that can grow out of control quickly.
Did you know that frozen pipes cause about 250,000 water damage incidents each year in the U.S., according to Nerd Wallet? When temperatures drop, the risk of water freezing and expanding inside pipes increases, often leading to bursts and costly repairs.
When investing in a large appliance like a water heater, you want to know you’re making a well-informed decision. Working with a qualified plumbing company is important to learn as much as possible before making a purchase. What is the best water heater replacement for your home?
Clogged drains can take you from headaches to costly home repairs in no time. Between the unpleasant odors and potential water damage if left alone, clogged drains are serious business you’ll want to handle the moment you realize they’re a problem.
Choosing the Right Water Heater Size for Your Household Is bigger always better? When it comes to your water heater size, that’s not necessarily the case. Installing a tank that is too small will cause you to run out of water before you finish showering.
If you want to minimize the damage to your Chicago home, it's important to recognize signs of plumbing issues early. When you spot a plumbing concern, you can contact a licensed Chicago plumber. As an experienced plumbing company, we are extensively knowledgeable about plumbing problems.
The owner of Baethke Plumbing, John Baethke, is one of the Chicagoland area’s trusted plumbing professionals, and his advice is valued by residential and commercial property owners along with other plumbing and construction professionals.
Baethke Plumbing is a family-owned and operated business that’s served the Greater Chicago area for more than 30 years. We have a lot to celebrate, and we owe it all to our many loyal customers and our amazing team.
When it comes to your home plumbing system, it’s likely you don’t fully understand a lot of what is happening behind the scenes. The good news? You don’t have to be an expert!
When it comes to handling plumbing repair and replacement jobs throughout the Chicagoland area, there’s no one better to have on your side than Baethke Plumbing. Our team has been in business since 1993, earning a stellar reputation and top-quality employees along the way.
Plumbing is an important part of any household since there can be serious consequences if there are any issues related to it. Here at Baethke Plumbing, we’ve seen some of the most requested plumbing repairs that people need in order to get back to enjoying their daily lives.
In this episode, Dave and John discuss: John’s professional journey to accumulating 35+ years in the plumbing industry.The changing reputation of trade jobs.Differentiating yourself from the competition at the beginning.Red flags surrounding permits, licensure, and insurance. Listen now!
Chicago homeowners know drain problems all too well. It’s an old city and much to the disappointment of many homeowners, the city sewer system is the cause of many drain problems.
Chicago contains 400,000 lead service lines that connect the water main to the faucets in local homes, parks, schools, and more. A whopping 80% of Chicago homes are affected, posing health risks associated with lead exposure including lead poisoning.
When you think of a home renovation, replacing your lead pipe line may not be at the top of your list. A kitchen remodel or siding project may enhance the look of your home—but a pipe line upgrade will significantly improve your health!
While most of us know that you shouldn’t flush large plastic items or harsh chemicals down the drain, you may be surprised by the list of things that can clog your plumbing system or cause damage to sewer lines.
Did you know that approximately 98% of homes in Chicago will experience some sort of water damage in their basement? When these types of problems arise, the cost to fix them is exponential—around $28,000, to be exact.
As a reputable Chicago plumbing company, we have been providing excellent plumbing services to our customers in Northwest while also focusing on giving back to our local community.
During these strange times, dealing with COVID-19, it often feels like the pandemic has affected so many aspects of our lives. This includes, strangely enough, the way we use water fountains.
Did you run out of toilet paper during the great TP shortage of 2020? If so, how did you fare? It probably won’t make you feel any better to know that 70% of people in the world don’t even use toilet paper or that until about 140 years ago, Americans didn't use it, either.
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