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There’s no better way to start the day than with a nice, steaming hot shower. But what happens when you turn on the faucet, wait for the water to heat up, and find yourself stepping into an ice-cold shower? Recognize the signs that you need hot water heater repair with

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Water flooding your home is never a good sign. And when it comes to handling a burst pipe, it’s important to take control of the situation — fast. Otherwise, both your home and your belongings are at risk of extensive water damage. First Chicago Plumbing has your guide to navigating

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Leaks are never a good sign, but when water is gushing uncontrollably through your house, you need to stop it — right away. Not only will flooding cause major damage to your home, but it’s also hazardous and unsafe. First Chicago Plumbing, your affordable plumbing experts, can help you locate

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Let’s be honest — spending money on your home’s plumbing isn’t the most exciting home improvement project. However, taking care of your home’s plumbing is crucial. That leaves the question — how do you find affordable plumbing that you can trust?  Check Their Qualifications When you’re searching for affordable plumbing,

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On an everyday basis, your bathrooms probably get a lot of use. From showering to taking care of business, people spend an average of one hour and 42 minutes a week in the bathroom. Throw a few overnight guests, extended family, and friends on top of that, and your plumbing

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We’ve all been there. You’re brushing your teeth, and as you go to spit, you notice your sink is full of water. You know that your drain is clogged. While it’s not the end of the world, a clogged drain is annoying, to say the least, and you’ve noticed that

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Toilet installation by First Chicago Plumbing Fixing a toilet can seem complicated when you aren’t sure of the problem or have any experience with toilet repair. There are some toilet problems that you can fix yourself without having to hire a plumber and others where the potential damage you could

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Steps You Can Take to Avoid Frozen Pipes Winter is almost here. The seasons are changing and everyone’s breaking out their coats and gloves. Before you know it, you’ll be turning up the thermostat and looking out the window at beautiful freshly fallen snow. For property owners, though, wintertime means

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Garbage disposal installation by First Chicago Plumbing Garbage disposal is a relatively new invention. Very quickly it became one of the irreplaceable kitchen appliances. It’s small, inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use.What to do when your garbage disposal stops working? Try these 4 simple steps before calling a plumber.

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A sump pump installed in a basement of a home with a water powered backup system. Chicago is well known for its unpredictable and crazy in a way weather. We get lots of rain here during the warm season and huge amount of snow in winter.  According to Chicago Sun

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