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4 Tips for Saving Water in Winter
The winter is a hard time financially for many people. You have a larger heating bill, holiday gifts, and time off work. It can make anyone a bit worried about paying next month’s expenses. One of the largest costs in your home may be the water…
How to Avoid High Water Pressure Problems
When you own a home, you want to make sure that you do what you can to prevent costly repairs. Water pressure is usually not something you think about until you don’t have enough, or too much. If you start to notice that your sinks and…
Celebrating Christmas in South Cook County: Here’s Where to Go!
If you are looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit, don’t miss the great events going on in South Cook County this winter. With so many great things going on each week, it can be hard to pick just one. Reichelt Plumbing is…
Common Sump Pump Problems & Solutions
Although sump pumps solve significant possible issues before they happen – as sump pumps are preventative – they still have their own problems. Luckily, the team at Reichelt Plumbing has solutions for the problems that arise with the pumps themselves. In this blog, we’ll discuss…
Sump Pump Stopped Working, Now What?
If your sump pump stops working, it can seem like an emergency that is impossible to fix. That is far from true. Reichelt’s qualified plumbers suggest that when your sump pump stops working, you check the follow things. These things can easily be done by you…
What Does a Sump Pump Do?
A “sump pump” doesn’t sound like a super-valuable piece of equipment. In fact, we’re not really sure what it sounds like, but it’s far from what you might think. A sump pump has been a basement and crawlspace hero since its invention. Let’s talk about…
Top Autumn Activities in Northwest Indiana
When you live in Northwest Indiana, it is hard to run out of things to do. As the cool air settles in, and the leaves change color, you will want to go and do activities with the whole family. As always, if you have issues with…
5 Tips for Maximizing Your Water Heater Usage
Many homeowners don’t realize how much energy a conventional water heater uses. Your water heater accounts for up to 18% of your monthly energy costs. A hot water heater can lose effectiveness by having hot water waiting in the tank. The water begins to cool…
How do Sump Pumps Work?
Sump pumps may not officially be the greatest invention that has ever come about in regards to saving your home’s foundation, but that point can surely be argued. Sump pumps save customers so much money in the long run, as these units prevent significant water damage…
Hard Water and Soft Water: What’s the Difference?
If you’re feeling like your hair and skin are dry or that the water from your home’s tap may have an odd taste to it, you’re not crazy. You may instead have “hard water.” This generally isn’t harmful to human health, but it may have…