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This is the Chicago Plumbing Blog from Morning Noon and Night Plumbing! Here we talk about all things plumbing: repairs, leaks, water pipes, sump pumps, sewer and drain cleaning, water heaters, Hydro-rooting, and more. We are a local Chicago plumbing service, so we also discuss things we love in the area! Thanks for stopping by, and please give us a call for all your plumbing maintenance needs or your next plumbing emergency! www.morningnoonandnightplumbing.com

Showing posts with label Call a Professional. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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!




Vactor Truck Facts

Morning Noon and Night plumbing has been serving the Chicago and Metro area with pride and professionalism. Our flat rat services are available to you 24 hours a day.

We offer standard residential pumping of catch basins, grease traps, restaurants, industrial, and parking lots. For maintenance or emergencies, we're here 24 hours a day --365 days a year.
That means, if you have a plumbing emergency, we live up to our name. We understand that catch basins and grease traps don't schedule their malfunctions. We're here to help. Call us any time for both residential and commercial plumbing services for a rate you can afford.

Beware of anyone that will clean catch basins by hand. If it truly needs cleaning it should be done with a pumper truck. Your basin is 2 feet deeper than the water level. As you can imagine, that would be impossible to do by crawling in and doing by hand! That's why we are equipped for all plumbing emergencies with a pumper truck or vactor truck - both of which we have!
Morning Noon And Night. We mean it.



Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Hydro Jet Plumbing To the Rescue!

For residential and industrial needs, hydro jet plumbing cannot be beat. Years of grease and sediment become attached to our pipes, Eventually, they begin to narrow and eventually clog. In order to keep your pipes free of debris, grease, sediment, and waste-- hydro jet plumbing is the way to go.

Unlike snaking, or harsh chemicals, hydro jetting thoroughly flushes out all of the gunk that clings to our plumbing-- without compromising our pipes.

The hydro jet uses high pressure water up to 4000 psi at 15-18 gallons per minute... leaving your pipes looking and functioning like new.

The way it work is, a hose is guided through the sewer line by a high pressure water stream.As the hose recoils, it is cleaned by powerful forward and back jets of water. Different heads are used for various needs. In industrial situations a heavier duty attachment may be required.

Hydro jetting will destroy anything in it’s path, giving you the peace of mind you deserve when it comes to your home or business. Simple maintenance and annual jetting will assure long lasting and free flowing pipes.

Prevent clogs and build ups, call us now so you don’t have to later!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Welcome Our Newest Addition! Pumper Truck

Isn't she a beauty!?
You may wonder, what is a pumper truck?

A pumper truck is a vehicle with many capabilities. The most obvious of course; pumping. Pumper trucks are used in many different industries. For instance, a fire truck is a pumper truck. Whenever liquid, gas, oil, etc. need to be pumped in or out, a pumper truck is needed.

In our industry, pumper trucks are incredibly useful and convenient. With 24 hour a day, 7 day a week availability we are able to...

  • Pump flooded basements 
  • Trench drains 
  • Clean storm lines 
  • Septic tanks 
  • Sump crocks 
  • Clean grease traps 

Who Has A Pumper Truck?

We do!!! Our pumper truck is a mobile 24 hour service for both residential and industrial needs. In the war on flooding, this vehicle is a proven war machine. In the war on cleaning, it makes Mr. Clean look like a slob. And it is now a permanent member of our fleet.

Who Needs A Pumper Truck?

Everyone! Got a parking lot? Need it cleaned?-- Pumper truck! Got grease, sediment, shmootz and shmink? --Pumper truck!

It’s not just for emergency needs, but should you have an emergency, we’re are ready!

Monday, April 30, 2012

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.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

WHEN TO CALL A PROFESSIONAL...

Some of the seemingly easiest repair jobs concerning plumbing can become a nightmare. In the Do It Yourself age, many have taken on projects that in the past were unheard of doing yourself. Reality TV would have us all believe that we can do ANYTHING ourselves. But the reality is they have edited those programs to make the job look virtually effortless.

In your home, if you are thinking about taking on a project by renting the equipment and doing it yourself; think again. Replacing a shower valve seems like child’s play when a CHILD shows you how on YouTube. Make no mistake-- that CHILD is a prodigy if he can change a shower valve. Which is why he has a million views! Do you know how to cut through dry wall? Tile? Do you know if your pipes are copper?-- You’re basically about to perform surgery on your house. These aren’t things to take likely. A professional will be equipped with state of the art tools that can render little to no damage to your walls... As would a Doctor if you needed a valve replaced.

There are many things you CAN do to prevent the need of professional help such as check for moisture or leaks. Leaky faucets are generally caused by old/dirty seals. Be sure to clean and or replace them before changing fixtures. A leaky faucet can lose 20-30 gallons of water per day and do thousands of dollars of damage in the process. So check them regularly, and if it’s beyond your means of expertise... Call a professional!