Whether you need service-and need it fast-or you're looking to replace or invest in new equipment for your home, Mergenthaler Plumbing help. Located on the border of Glenview and Northbrook, Mergenthaler Plumbing has been privileged to provide generations of North Shore residents with exceptional service. Whether you need. Mergenthaler Inc. d.b.a. Mergenthaler Plumbing is a licensed, bonded and insured Illinois plumbing contractor (055-004261) located in Cook County specializing in plumbing and sewer repair, service, and installations.
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Problems with first-generation "low flow" toilets were infamous in the early 1990s. Some consumers complained that the toilets clogged too often, needed several flushes to clear the bowl, or caused problems with their home plumbing. Although later generations of water-saving toilets have resolved such issues, misconceptions have persisted and kept many consumers from saving both water and money.
Water usage is measured by consumption units. One consumption unit is the same as 748.5 gallons or 100 cubic feet. A container five feet long by five feet wide and four feet high holds one consumption unit. Consumption may be high for many reasons. If a bill is estimated too low for a length of time, an actual meter reading may result in a large increase.
Even a silent toilet leak (that's one you normally can't hear) will waste from 30 to 500 gallons of water per day! The ones you can hear will waste much, much more. Such wastage can normally be attributed to a faulty water level adjustment or to a leaky flapper. Most people will say their toilet does not leak.
Maintenance is important in preventing clogs and back-ups in your plumbing. Especially in older houses and apartments with old plumbing. By regulating what goes into your plumbing you can prevent a clog before is starts. Cleaning out your drain stopper or strainer of any clinging build-up, like hair, food, sediment and grime, prevents the accumulation which can completely clog a drain. Remember that every plumbing appliance, whether sink, toilet or tub, has a trap. A trap prevents the back flow of sewer gas back into your home.
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Kaushal Chokshi
Nov 08, 2021
I spoke with Mike regarding a replacement needed for an isolated shut off valve for my lawn irrigation system. Even though his team wasn't available to help, he gave me a very insightful and and honest guidance to resolve the issue. I'm very glad I called and will be using them in the future for any plumbing related issues.
Celeste Wehrmeister
Oct 14, 2021
I called late in the afternoon and spoke with mike the owner about a clogged toilet. He advised me and I learned that I had an older style plunger for a newer toilet. He also gave me advice on proper plunging. He saved me money he would otherwise have gotten. Thank you Mike! Great customer service. I will keep your number for the future.
Cory Cancila
May 30, 2019
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May 19, 2018
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