Many Chicago homeowners assume their property is well protected from flooding, but in reality, the situation is more complicated. Much of the city relies on older sewer infrastructure that wasn’t designed to handle the heavy rainfall events now seen more frequently. As storm intensity increases, the difference between system capacity and actual demand becomes […]
Author: William Koonce
As the owner of Suburban Plumbing Experts, I bring real-world plumbing experience into every article I write. My content focuses on solving common plumbing problems, explaining repair options, and giving Chicagoland homeowners honest, straightforward advice they can trust.
Why is My Double Kitchen Sink Backing Up to the Other Side?Why is My Double Kitchen Sink Backing Up to the Other Side?
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A double kitchen sink makes everyday cooking and cleanup much more convenient. You can wash or prep food in one basin while using the other for rinsing or stacking dirty dishes, and it also keeps the garbage disposal easily accessible when needed. That said, just like single-basin sinks, double kitchen sinks are still […]
Signs You Need a Professional Plumber in Burr RidgeSigns You Need a Professional Plumber in Burr Ridge
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Every Plumbing Problem Gives You Warning Before It Becomes an Emergency — a Change in Pressure, a Smell That Wasn’t There Before, a Water Bill That Doesn’t Match Your Usage. The Skill Isn’t Just Noticing These Signs. It’s Knowing Which Ones a Quick DIY Fix Actually Solves, and Which Ones Are Quietly Getting Worse the […]
Ways To Direct Water Away from Your HouseWays To Direct Water Away from Your House
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When downspouts, heavy rainfall, poor grading, or other drainage issues send water pooling around your home’s foundation, it doesn’t just sit there harmlessly. Over time, that standing water can work its way into the foundation, increasing the risk of structural damage. Even if it doesn’t reach that point, it can still erode landscaping, damage […]
Who Is Responsible When Your Sewer Line Breaks?Who Is Responsible When Your Sewer Line Breaks?
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Most times, the sewer line in your property will work precisely as it was designed. But sometimes the sewer line is going to malfunction. That malfunction may be due to a blockage or clog in your sewer line, aging of the sewer pipes, movements in the soil around the pipes, or damaged by tree […]
What is a Sewer Cleanout and Where Do I Find it?What is a Sewer Cleanout and Where Do I Find it?
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The sewer cleanout is one of the most vital features of your home’s drain system. Our plumbers advise that knowing where this important fixture is can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs during plumbing emergencies, such as when you have a sewer backup. What is a sewer cleanout? What is the purpose of […]
What Are Leach Lines and When Should They Be Replaced?What Are Leach Lines and When Should They Be Replaced?
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If your home has an onsite wastewater management system or septic system, it means there is a leach field attached to that septic system. Leach lines (also known as leach field, percolation bed, leach bed, or filter bed) occupy the final phase of your home’s sewage treatment system. What are leach lines, what do […]
Sewer Rodding Vs. Hydro Jetting – What’s Best for Your HomeSewer Rodding Vs. Hydro Jetting – What’s Best for Your Home
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You step into the shower and within minutes you’re standing in a pool of foamy water that refuses to drain. Your first instinct is probably to reach for a drain snake — and for a basic blockage near the top of the drain, that’s a perfectly reasonable move. But what happens when the obstruction […]
How to Handle Clogged Pipes in Your Rental PropertyHow to Handle Clogged Pipes in Your Rental Property
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What Chicago-Area Landlords Need to Know About Drain Clogs, Tenant Responsibility, and When to Call a Plumber Clogged pipes are one of the most common — and most frustrating — plumbing calls a landlord gets. They happen in every rental property eventually, they rarely happen at a convenient time, and the question of who’s […]
What to Do If the Pipes Freeze in Your Rental PropertyWhat to Do If the Pipes Freeze in Your Rental Property
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Frozen pipes are some common and unwanted problems landlords often have to deal with. It is not unusual to be called in the middle of winter and informed by your tenant that the water supply in the rental property has been cut off due to a frozen pipe. This can happen for a few […]
