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Plumbing Guides for Central Illinois Homes

Straight answers on emergencies, costs and prevention from a sewer and drain company based in Washington, IL.

Emergency guides

Water spraying from a split copper pipe in an unfinished basement ceiling joist bay
Emergency guidesWhat to Do When a Pipe Bursts: The First 10 Minutes
Basement floor drain with murky water rising on a concrete floor in a Central Illinois home
Emergency guidesSewage Backing Up Into the House: What to Do
Puddle spreading from the base of a gas water heater in a Germantown Hills basement corner
Emergency guidesWater Heater Leaking? Steps to Take Before It Floods

Cost and insurance

Plumber's hands writing a quote on a clipboard beside an open kitchen sink cabinet
Cost and insuranceHow Much Does a Plumber Cost in Washington?
Open trench in a front yard exposing an old clay sewer pipe beside a driveway
Cost and insuranceSewer Line Replacement Cost in Illinois
Homeowner's hands paging through an insurance policy at a kitchen table with a basement door behind
Cost and insuranceDoes Homeowners Insurance Cover Sewer Backups?
Two water heaters side by side in a basement, a tall tank unit and a compact wall-mounted tankless unit
Cost and insuranceWater Heater Replacement Cost: Tank vs Tankless

Local angles

Rain falling on a Washington, IL street of brick ranch homes with water running along the curb
Local anglesSewer Backups After Heavy Rain in Tazewell County
Newer two-story homes along a Washington, IL street on a clear autumn morning
Local anglesRebuilt After the Tornado: Plumbing Checks for Washington, IL Homes
Kitchen faucet running water into a sink beside a window in a Central Illinois home
Local anglesHard Water in Central Illinois: What It Costs You
Frost on the window of a brick Central Illinois house at dawn in deep winter
Local anglesFrozen Pipes in Central Illinois: Prevention Guide
Wooded bluff above a river valley in Central Illinois with early spring mist in the low ground
Local anglesBasement Flooding on the Illinois River Bluffs

Problem solving

Plumber kneeling at a kitchen sink with the cabinet door open to check a drain trap
Problem solvingWhy Your Drains Keep Clogging
Large maple tree in a front yard with a brick home and a sewer cleanout cap in the lawn
Problem solvingTree Roots in Your Sewer Line: Signs and Fixes
Water meter in a basement with a plumber's flashlight shining on the dial
Problem solvingSigns of a Hidden Water Leak
Gas tank water heater in a basement utility corner with a plumber crouched at its base
Problem solvingWhy You Have No Hot Water: Common Causes
White mineral scale crusted around a kitchen faucet spout and base
Problem solvingWhat Hard Water Does to Your Plumbing

Comparison and decision guides

Wall-mounted tankless water heater beside a tank water heater in a basement utility room
Comparison and decision guidesTankless vs Tank Water Heater for Illinois Homes
Drum cable machine and a jetting hose reel side by side on a concrete basement floor
Comparison and decision guidesSnaking vs Hydro Jetting: Which Does Your Drain Need?
Old galvanized water pipe with a new copper section spliced in beside it in a basement ceiling
Comparison and decision guidesRepipe or Spot Repair: How to Decide
Homeowner and plumber looking at a written estimate beside a kitchen sink
Comparison and decision guidesHow to Choose a Plumber in Washington

Prevention checklists

Snow on the roof and yard of a ranch house in Central Illinois on a bright cold morning
Prevention checklistsWinter Plumbing Checklist for Homeowners
Tank water heater in a tidy basement utility room with copper piping above it
Prevention checklistsAnnual Water Heater Maintenance Checklist
Brick two-story house with a for sale yard post on a tree-lined Central Illinois street
Prevention checklistsWhy Home Buyers Need a Sewer Camera Inspection

Commercial and property managers

Stainless steel prep line and tiled floor in a small restaurant kitchen before service
Commercial and property managersGrease Trap and Drain Maintenance for Restaurants
Two-story brick apartment building with an outdoor stair and parking lot on a Central Illinois morning
Commercial and property managersPlumbing Emergencies: A Plan for Property Managers

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