Is Your Home's Plumbing Ready For Winter?

Old Man Winter is coming and it doesn't take much for him to do great damage to your home's plumbing. The slightest gust could cause a huge burst...

Before winter sets in, do a thorough check of your home. Better yet, give us a call for a complete and professional thorough examination of your home's readiness for winter. We will inspect high and low for any structural compromises that may inhibit your home's ability to function properly.

Wherever cold air blows on a pipe, it creates the potential for freezing. To make sure your pipes are well-insulated, close crawl space vents and stuff insulation over the openings. Even a tiny hole can let a lot of cold air blow in; make sure you fill in all the cracks. A little preventive maintenance goes a long way.

Don't wait until it's an emergency. Call us today for emergency prevention!

 

Your Trusted neighborhood Plumber

For a neighborhood plumber that is equipped to handle any and all of your plumbing needs, you have found one!
Morning Noon And Night stands by it's name. We aren't in the plumbing industry to dictate when sisters occur. We are there to thwart, prevent, remedy, or alleviate any and all plumbing problems both commercial and residential.


For a Mom and Pop feel with a corporation sized truck, you can't go wrong with MNN!

Who To Call For 24 Hour Plumbing Service In Chicagoland.

At MNN Plumbing, we understand that your plumbing needs don't always occur between 9 and 5.


It's 3 a.m. and a pipe just burst. Is your current plumber going to take the call? Or, is he or she in a deep sleep, with zero intentions of plumbing until the next day. At MNN, we do get sleep, but in shifts. We make sure to have someone available to help you out in your emergency.


The last thing anyone wants is a downpour in their bedroom. When it happens, we frantically scramble around, not exactly what to do or whom to call. We try to stop the burst pipe with a hand towl or the nearest shirt. Quickly we realize our efforts are futile and we stand there soaked and confused. Put down the sopped shirt and pick up the phone. We will take that call. We will send one of our experts out expeditiously.

Plumbing emergencies don't schedule themselves. They show up unannounced and can do great damage to your home and bank account. You can't wait until 9 a.m. for service if your pipe bursts at 4 a.m. By then, you would have to paddle your way out.

Know this; Morning Noon and Night stands by our name and guarantee that we WILL be there for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week! We will take that call! So don't hesitate to pick up the phone anytime! From the smallest leak to the largest flood, we can handle it.

Whom To Call In Chicago For Any Sized Plumbing Need

For all of your plumbing needs, we've got you covered. Whether it's a burst pipe in the middle of the night or a leaky faucet. We'll be there. Whether it's a finicky garbage disposal or a flooded basement-we'll be there. If there is a Gas leak, Faucet Repair,Leaky Water Valve Repair,Pressure Booster Pumps,Water Pipe Repairs,
Emergency Service,Flooded Basement Pumping,Sump Pump Repair/Installation,Ejector Pump Repair/Installation,Gas Pipe Leak Detection-we'll be there.

For a full list of all of our services both residential and commercial please visit us at morningnoonandnightplumbing.com No emergency is too big and no leak too small.

Don't Use Harmful Chemicals To Unclog Your Drain.

Use common sense when deciding what to put down your sink's garbage disposal. Drains and garbage disposals are not trash cans. The day after a major holiday is typically the busiest time for plumbers. Large crowds with subsequently large meals result in everything from turkey bones to potato skins being thrown in the disposal. Even if the manual says that a disposal will effectively grind a golf ball, use caution when throwing items into the sink. Disposals were created to catch food remnants from dishes, not to dissolve full meals. When in doubt, use the trash.

Don't use harmful chemicals to unclog your drain. Those harsh chemicals can do more harm than good with repeated and frequent use.

The toilet is not a trash can either - Much like a disposal, the toilet isn't designed to dispose of anything but human waste. Don't risk a clogged toilet by putting items inside of it that could have easily gone in the trash can.

Be careful what goes in the laundry - A washing machine has a filter to catch various particles on clothing but it is not designed for major overloads of hair, dirt, or debris. Use caution when washing pet items, heavily soiled items, or rubber-backed rugs. Clean or shake off items before placing them in the washing machine to prevent clogs or more extensive damage.

These are a few tips to avoid costly repairs. Call us today for all of your plumbing needs, Morning Noon And Night!

When is it Time to Replace Those Pipes?

It can be difficult to tell when the pipes in your home need to be replaced but there are some tell tale signs. In time your pipes will corrode, rust and decay. Unless you eventually replace the plumbing, you could be facing a flood of water or raw sewage in your home that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your property and belongings.

Old pipes do not have to become a plumbing disaster. Here are a few ways to assess your plumbing needs and when it’s time for a replacement.

Be conscientious of the types of pipes you have. The type of plumbing in your home determines how long you can hope for them to last. Reviewing the home inspection report you received when you purchased the house will help reveal your type of plumbing --or you can have one of our trusted plumbers inspect your home for you.

Brass and galvanized steel pipes that are used as supply pipes can have a typical lifespan of 80 to 100 years. Copper slightly less time at just 70 to 80 years. A cast iron drain line could be expected to last anywhere between 80 and 100 years where has a PVC drain line has the estimated lifespan of 25-40 years.

Even if your pipes are older than these estimated lifespans, it doesn’t necessarily mean they need to be replaced. A well maintained pipe could last longer and a poorly maintained ones or homes in areas with hard water could have to replace their plumbing sooner. No matter what types of plumbing you have, you need to keep an eye on it.

If you have either of these types of pipes in your home, they need to be removed right away --no matter how old they are. Used in the early 1900’s, lead pipes have an life expectancy of 100 years but the lead can seep into your drinking water causing serious health risks. The other type of plumbing that should be removed promptly are polybutylene pipes. Used from the 1970’s to the 1990’s these pipes are extremely prone to breakage.

If your house is 60 years old or older make sure you do an annual inspection of your plumbing. Look at any exposed pipe for telltale signs of trouble. Any discoloration, stains, dimpling, or flaking are all signs of corrosion. If you find any of these abnormalities contact a plumber to do an inspection because it may be time to replace those pipes soon.

BASIC TIPS WHEN SERVICING YOUR WATER HEATER

Yearly water heater maintenance is very important and one of the most often maintenances over looked by home owners. There are many different types of water heaters on the market but there are a few basic steps that everyone should follow to avoid injury to yourself and your water heater. 

Always disconnect the power to your water heater from the circuit breaker to assure that no power is going to it. Aside from risk of injury from electric shock, if the tank turns on when it is dry you can damage the element. Also make sure the gas is turned off. 

Hot water heaters are HOT! It’s best to check any part of it with a thermometer before touching it. It’s not worth skipping a few second step and burning yourself for it. 

One way that people could prevent an accident while doing hot water maintenance is making sure that they can see what they are doing. Make sure the area that you are working in is well lit.

Make sure the area around your water heater is clean. Make sure any flammable objects are far away from the unit. Also, be sure to sweep and mop regularly to prevent any dust build up. 

Servicing your water heater can be a dangerous thing if not done properly. Call one of our professionals if you have the slightest doubt in your capabilities.