Blog: Plumbing

As a homeowner or business owner in Northwest Suburban Chicago, you know that winter can be challenging for your plumbing system. The cold weather can wreak havoc on your pipes, especially if you're not careful.

Frozen pipes are an all too common annoyance that can quickly turn into costly pipe repairs and replacements if not handled correctly.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that Illinois’ households spend about 16% of their energy use on water heating. It’s essential to keep your costs down by delaying water heater replacement as much as possible.

Illinois residents spend 16% of their residential energy usage on water heating, according to the Environmental Information Administration. If you’re going to be spending that much on something, you need to be informed about it.

There is one universal situation that makes anybody’s heart race, causes panic to settle in, and turns their face red with embarrassment-- a clogged toilet.

Can You Flush Cigarette Butts Down The Toilet? Many people mistakenly believe that there is no harm in flushing cigarette butts down the toilet.

Lawn irrigation systems are an incredible value and asset to your yard and home. Who has the time or desire to drag hoses around their front and rear yards every other day when they could be spending that time with their families.

Garbage disposals are designed to be tough and durable, but homeowners may occasionally experience jams, clogs, and other garbage disposal issues. If problems do occur, try saving a few dollars by fixing your disposal yourself.

f you’d like to learn more about winterization, plumbing maintenance, and fixture installation, check out the helpful links below. Call Bishop Plumbing for professional plumbing services in the Chicago area. Here’s some helpful information on the basic steps to irrigation system winterization.