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How to Unclog your Garage Floor Drain
Garage floor drains are often overlooked, yet they play an essential role in keeping your garage clean and dry. However, it’s not uncommon for them to get clogged with all kinds of debris, from dirt to oil to pet hair. A clogged garage floor drain…
Sump Pump Maintenance Tips: Ensuring your Pump is Ready for the Wet Season
If you live in Northwest Indiana and South Cook County in Illinois, you know that the weather can be unpredictable. With the rainy season upon us, it’s important to ensure that your sump pump is in good working order. At Reichelt Plumbing, we believe that…
Worms in Toilet: Here’s What’s Going On
You look down into your toilet and spot something you may have least expected: worms. What should you do next to determine what these worms mean and how to get rid of them? Identifying the type of worm is the first step in figuring out…
Sump Pump Discharge Hose: Can It Be Connected to the Sewer Line?
Sump pumps are an essential component of many residential basements and crawl spaces. They help to prevent flooding by collecting excess water and pumping it away from your property. However, once the water is pumped out, it needs to go somewhere. This is where the…
Rusty-Looking Water? Here’s What You Should Know and Do About It
At first, it may look like a scene from a horror movie – red or brownish water coming from a sink faucet or showerhead. Not only does it look gross but it also smells. Then you remember the news stories of water contamination around the…
What’s the Best Toilet Paper for Your Home’s Plumbing?
There are more choices than ever before when it comes to shopping for toilet paper. What are some of the things that you consider when choosing toilet paper for your home? Our guess is that you haven’t considered the type of toilet paper best suited…
I Used Dish Soap In My Dishwasher – Now What?
Do not use dish soap in your dishwasher! We repeat: please do not use dish soap in your dishwasher. Even if it seems similar, dish soap and dishwasher detergent are two very different things. You might think it’s a safe idea, but using traditional dish…
Low Water Pressure? First Steps Toward a Solution
Unexpected low water pressure can be frustrating and concerning for homeowners. There can be a lot of reasons that result in the problem. If you are unsure if you even have a low water pressure problem, you can start by testing it with an inexpensive…
Well Water vs. City Water: Pros and Cons
When buying a home, you must decide about whether they are comfortable with well water, city water, or both. Those who are used to having their water supplied by the city have certain preconceived notions about well water. Likewise, those who are used to well…
Toilet won’t stop running : Some DIY steps you can take before calling a plumber.
If your toilet continues to make noises for a long time after flushing, don’t just ignore it. Constant running water isn’t just going to show up on your water bill but it could also be a sign of other problems, such as an internal leak….