by EGVS&P | Jan 19, 2023 | Frozen Pipes
When the temperatures drop, all kinds of things can go wrong. The risk of pipes freezing is a serious concern for many homeowners. At the very least, frozen pipes are a serious inconvenience. At worst, these pipes can burst and create a major mess in your home that...
by EGVS&P | Jan 13, 2022 | Frozen Pipes
The winters of Chicago are known for being bitterly cold, and you need to be sure your home is prepared for the worst. This is particularly true with your plumbing and your water heater. The last thing you need is to find out that you have a burst pipe, frozen pipes,...
by EGVS&P | Dec 2, 2021 | Frozen Pipes
It’s important that you know how to tell if your water pipes are beginning to freeze. Frozen pipes can cause severe damage to your home and cost hundreds of dollars in repairs. A pipe that freezes once may be more prone to freezing again, so prepare for the...
by EGVS&P | Jan 1, 2019 | Frozen Pipes
Winters in Chicagoland are not for the faint of heart! Between the ice, snow, and below freezing wind chills, residents – and their homes – can take a brutal beating during this season. While you may be spending your time trying to get cozy and warm up...
by EGVS&P | Jan 1, 2018 | Frozen Pipes
January in Chicago means one thing: cold weather. While most of us locals are used to the bone chilling winds and ice, the cold temperatures can still do quite a number on your home. One common problem that we see here at Elk Grove Village Sewer and Plumbing...
by EGVS&P | Dec 29, 2016 | Frozen Pipes
The holidays are gone for this year, which means we are headed into the hard part of living in Chicagoland – the cold winter. Without twinkling lights and cozy parties, the snow and stark temperatures can make for chapped lips and cold noses. But these Chicago winters...