Author: William Koonce

William Koonce
About William Koonce William Koonce is the owner of Suburban Plumbing Experts, serving homeowners and businesses throughout Chicago and the surrounding western suburbs. Through his work with the company, William focuses on the importance of dependable plumbing service, practical solutions, and helping customers understand what's happening with their plumbing systems before work begins. Suburban Plumbing Experts handles a wide range of residential, commercial, sewer, and drain plumbing needs, from everyday repairs and drain cleaning to complex sewer line problems, water line replacements, sump pump issues, and emergency plumbing situations. William believes customers deserve clear communication, straightforward recommendations, and written pricing before work begins. His focus is on helping property owners make informed decisions, addressing plumbing problems with the right approach, and maintaining the standards of service that local customers expect from an established plumbing company. Through the company's educational articles, William aims to make plumbing topics easier to understand, explain common warning signs, and help readers recognize when a problem may require professional attention. Suburban Plumbing Experts serves Chicago and surrounding communities with a commitment to reliable workmanship, honest communication, and responsive customer service.

Pipe Winterization Service in Chicago & SuburbsPipe Winterization Service in Chicago & Suburbs

Pipe winterization Chicago homeowners need is the process of preparing a building’s plumbing to withstand freezing temperatures without suffering frozen pipes, split lines, or costly water damage. In a property that will sit empty or unheated, it means shutting the water off and draining the system completely. Either way, the job belongs in fall, before […]

Winter Power Outage in Chicago: How to Protect Your Plumbing and Sump PumpWinter Power Outage in Chicago: How to Protect Your Plumbing and Sump Pump

What a Winter Power Outage Does to Your Plumbing in Chicago, and What to Do About It   When it comes to power outage plumbing Chicago homeowners face during winter storms, three things happen to your plumbing. Pumps stop: the sump pump, a basement ejector pump, a private well pump. The heat stops, which puts […]

Chicago’s First Hard Freeze Is Coming: Your 48-Hour CountdownChicago’s First Hard Freeze Is Coming: Your 48-Hour Countdown

You Just Saw the Forecast. A Hard Freeze Is Coming in Two Days, Not Two Months. Here’s Exactly What to Do, in Order, Before It Hits, Not a Someday Checklist, an Actual Countdown.   Every fall, there’s a moment. The forecast updates, and suddenly the overnight low isn’t 38 degrees anymore, it’s 12, and it’s […]

Aging in Place in Chicago: Accessible Bathroom Plumbing GuideAging in Place in Chicago: Accessible Bathroom Plumbing Guide

Most “Aging in Place” Advice Stops at Grab Bars. The Real Work, and the Real Cost, Is in the Plumbing: Curbless Showers, Comfort-Height Fixtures, and Anti-Scald Protection. Here’s What It Actually Involves, and Illinois Programs That Can Help Pay for It.   Accessible bathroom plumbing in Chicago is an important part of aging in place, […]

PFAS in Chicago Tap Water: What “Forever Chemicals” Mean for YouPFAS in Chicago Tap Water: What “Forever Chemicals” Mean for You

Chicago’s Own Water Has Tested Clean for PFAS. That’s Genuinely Good News, and It’s Not the Whole Story for Everyone in Chicagoland. Here’s What’s Actually True, What’s Changing at the Federal and State Level, and What Removes PFAS When It Is Present.   “Forever chemicals” has become one of those phrases that shows up in […]

Why Your Chicago Plumber Should Always Call JULIE Before They DigWhy Your Chicago Plumber Should Always Call JULIE Before They Dig

It’s a Small Thing That Tells You Everything About a Contractor. Before Anyone Puts a Shovel in Your Yard for a Sewer Repair, French Drain, or Water Line Job, Here’s Why the JULIE Call Actually Matters.   You’ve probably seen the flags and spray paint marks show up in a neighbor’s yard before a construction […]