Let’s Soften Things Up.

Not a bad idea.  Have you noticed lately that your sinks are riddled with stains and your skin is dry and itchy?  You might have a problem with hard water.  If so, you might need a water softener.  Water softening systems will help to increase the lifespan of your plumbing and your clothes, as well as reducing your budget.

What is the purpose and function of a water softener?  Basically, water softeners take out extra calcium and magnesium ions using an exchange with sodium or potassium ions.  Once this exchange takes place, the water softener will regenerate and flush the system of excess ions until it has recharged them with new sodium ions.

This may sound complicated, but Dave Bailey can explain it in terms that you will understand why your Morton, Illinois area home may need a water softener.  What have you got to lose?  Why not call Dave at Dave Bailey Plumbing and get the lowdown on a water softener in Central Illinois?  That phone number is (309) 265-6788.

Plumbing is an Essential Business During this Pandemic.

In this challenging time there are essential and non-essential businesses.  Plumbers fall into the former category.  We plumbers, as well as electricians and other home techs are continuing to enter the homes of residents around Central Illinois.  Just as you are relying on them to be careful, safe, and clean they are relying on you to keep them safe.

Remember that our guys are accustomed to dealing with potentially unhealthy environments, and there are various precautions that they must take as a plumber to protect themselves.  As you can well imagine we want to make sure that if there is anyone quarantined, we’re not putting our employees at risk.

Here at Dave Bailey Plumbing we are honored to continue serving any and all of the plumbing needs (emergency or not) of the home and business owners around Pekin, East Peoria, Morton and the greater Peoria area.  As always, if you need us, we are a phone call away.  Just call us anytime at (309) 265-6788…and stay well.

Replacing that Old Bathtub.

Let’s start with the obvious…the job of replacing a bathtub to give your bathroom in the Peoria area a new look is the job of a professional!  There are many things to consider before removing a bathtub.  In order to remove the existing tub, you'll have to open the three walls surrounding it. If the room is small, then the toilet, sink, and cabinet may also have to be removed.

Here are some obvious steps –

1.  The old tub must be removed and cleared away.

2.  Installing the new tub which is basically the reverse of removing the old one.

That sounds simple, doesn’t it?  Of course, it isn’t.  There are many, many steps which will be taken during points one and two.  If you live in Morton Illinois or the surrounding area trust Dave Bailey and his crew to do the work of bathtub removal and installation.  Call Dave today and get started on that new bathroom at (309) 265-6788.

The Trees are Blooming.

Beautiful, but potentially damaging…how?  Tree roots growing downward into sewer lines running out in your yard is one thing, but roots growing up from under your house’s slab foundation can invade your drains.  Maybe you find this hard to believe, but this problem is more prevalent than you think!

Here are some signs of roots in drain lines –

1.  A toilet that clogs occasionally

2.  A plunger is no longer enough to clear the toilet

3.  Look for main line stoppage by checking showers and tubs for a back-up

The case may be that roots have invaded your drainage system at your home or office, or the problem may be at the main line.  Whatever the case, call Dave right away.  That’s Dave Bailey the owner of Dave Bailey plumbing serving the plumbing needs of East Peoria, Pekin, Morton and the surrounding area.  Call Dave at (309) 265-6788.

The Question of Sewer Line Replacement.

Sooner or later, most Peoria area homes, especially those built in the 1970s or earlier, will require sewer line repair or replacement and the responsibility to pay for it most often falls on the homeowner.  Sewer pipes, in older homes are usually made of clay tiles that can crack or break apart, allowing tree roots to infiltrate and create clogs.

For homeowners wanting an option beyond the backhoe, the trenchless technology of pipe lining or pipe bursting may be the way to go.  It's a technology that's on the rise and will continue to grow with time.  A pipe liner is installed via a process in which a resin-coated, flexible tube is blown or pulled into the interior of the damaged pipe and inflated.

What is right for your Morton area home?  The answer may not be simple, but we would like to help.  We are Dave Bailey Plumbing located in Morton and serving East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area.  For all your plumbing problems including sewer line repair or replacement, count on Dave and his crew.  Just call (309) 265-6788.

Speaking of Sewage Pumps.

There is a topic that few people wish to discuss.  A sewage pump is used to transfer sewage liquids and solids from one place to another…see what we mean?  Usually, sewage includes soft solids up to 2″ in diameter which is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system or a septic tank.  A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of the sewage basin.

Here is a description of a sewage pump.  It is a centrifugal pump, with a special design enabling solids to pass without clogging the pump.  When the pump is turned on, the motor starts to rotate the impeller, creating the pressure that pushes water into the impeller itself and then goes into the discharge pipe.

It’s complicated, necessary, and messy.  It is also one of the things that Dave Bailey and his team specialize in…the repair and replacement of sewage pumps.  For any and all plumbing matters in the Peoria area always think of Dave first.  That’s Dave Bailey Plumbing of Morton.  The number to call is (309) 265-6788.

It Is Purely Up to You.

We hear it often…Many people in Central Illinois are adamant about drinking plenty of water, but how many consider the potential long-term health effects if you and your family are drinking unfiltered water?  Is it “bad” for you?  After all, the vast majority of people world-wide do not have the luxury of drinking filtered water.

Public water systems usually collect water from the surface and ground for public consumption. This water is treated of course, yet more exposure to contaminants can happen as drinking water is treated, and even in the delivery process to homes.  There are many types of chemicals and contaminants to which drinking water is exposed.

You don’t have to work for the CDC to know that area residents can be exposed to potential chronic health challenges.  The answer in the Morton, IL area is to have Dave Bailey Plumbing install a water purification system.  Call Dave today and he or one of his crew will come out and purify your home (at least its drinking water)!  That’s Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

It’s Freezing Out Here.

By far the most common problem in the winter months in Central Illinois is frozen pipes, which obviously happens when the weather gets so cold that the water in your pipes freezes.  The first thing to do is turn off your water at the supply to keep any more water from clogging up and bursting the pipes.

Another side effect is the potential for a water line break.  When water freezes inside a line, it can cause blockages that will likely grow and eventually cause major leaks.  There are pressure relief valves that can be installed in your water line in certain areas to help make sure these blockages don’t occur.  That typically requires professional help.

Voila…enter the plumbing professionals at Dave Bailey Plumbing!  Dave and his team serve the needs of Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area.  Frozen pipes are just one of his areas of expertise in this cold winter of 2020.  When pipes freeze call Dave of Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788. 

Sump Pumps and Winter.

It’s not a great combination.  There are certain times of year in which you need to keep a close eye on all the installations and appliances in your home that use water, particularly during the dead of winter when it is unbearably cold.  Sump pumps are most often used in areas where there is high water. 

Here are some tips to keep your sump pump running this time of year –

1.  Have the water running slightly to keep it from freezing.

2.  Put your sump pump on a slight slope.

3.  Insulate the discharge section.

4.  Increase the distance between the pump and the waste water area.

All of these things will help you get through another Central Illinois winter.  One thing’s for sure, when your sump pump needs to be repaired or replaced there is one man to call.  That’s Dave Bailey of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  He and his crew handle plumbing mishaps in Morton and the surrounding area.  Just call (309) 265-6788.

The Ejector vs. The Grinder.

No, this is not some cataclysmic wrestling match coming to The Peoria Civic Center.  Ejector and Grinder in this case refers to different sewage pumps.  Pumps are considered high volume/low pressure submersible solids handling pumps.  Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage before passing it through the discharge line.

Which pump is right for you?  A sewage ejector pump is a good choice when pumping to a pressurized sewer main, when covering a longer distance, or if the sewage has to be lifted to a much higher level.  An ejector pump is correct when pumping sewage to a septic tank or when pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main.

Now, this is one dirty job where you do NOT have to be an expert!  Just call Dave Bailey at Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding area.  Let Dave’s team roll up their sleeves and determine how to keep your drains flowing smoothly.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

Ah…That Morning and/or Evening Shower!

It can be the highlight of a hectic day.  Most Americans enjoy a shower at least once a day.  You can even practice your singing voice while getting refreshed!  Whatever the case, that shower is something that you take for granted every day.  What happens when that reliable shower that you have used for years begins to clog?

Here are some DIY tips –

1.  Pour a bucket full of boiling water down the drain.

2.  Bring out the plunger.

3.  Try baking soda and vinegar instead of chemicals.

4.  Pull out the clog by hand.

5.  Call a licensed plumber already!

Eventually, that fifth option becomes the logical one.  You can skip steps one through four by calling Dave Bailey and his shower unclogging plumbing professionals at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Dave has been serving the Peoria area for decades working around homes and offices in the Morton area.  No shower…unacceptable.  Call Dave at (309) 265-6788.

Have you Been Inspected for Gas Leaks?

Don’t go there!  We are talking about the gas lines that run to your appliances.  How often should you have your gas lines checked by a professional?   Gas line problems can create a wide range of issues that every homeowner wants to avoid.  If you’re a homeowner in Central Illinois, it’s a good idea to have your gas lines checked by a plumbing company every year.

Here is a tip that we hope will help…keep track of your monthly natural gas costs.  Then be on the lookout for any unexplainable increases in cost.  A jump in your gas bill could simply mean your heating needs have increased, however it could also indicate the presence of a gas leak or another issue with the gas line.

Gas line leaks are a potentially dangerous business and should always be inspected by a plumbing professional.  In Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area around Peoria that pro is Dave Bailey…the owner of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Dave cures gas!  We mean gas leaks in your home.  Just call (309) 265-6788.

The Ejector vs. The Grinder.

No, this is not some cataclysmic wrestling match coming to The Peoria Civic Center.  Ejector and Grinder in this case refers to different sewage pumps.  Pumps are considered high volume/low pressure submersible solids handling pumps.  Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage before passing it through the discharge line.

Which pump is right for you?  A sewage ejector pump is a good choice when pumping to a pressurized sewer main, when covering a longer distance, or if the sewage has to be lifted to a much higher level.  An ejector pump is correct when pumping sewage to a septic tank or when pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main.

Now, this is one dirty job where you do NOT have to be an expert!  Just call Dave Bailey at Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding area.  Let Dave’s team roll up their sleeves and determine how to keep your drains flowing smoothly.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.