Picking the right plumbing company is important for both your family and your home. At Bishop Plumbing we have seen the different levels of services offered throughout the Northwest Chicago suburban area and we put together a list of helpful tips on how to pick the perfect plumbing team. Once you kn...
Read MoreConcerns with indoor air quality have increased, due to the amount of time people are spending inside homes during the global pandemic. You may have noticed more dust, mold, and other particles in your household, that you have not seen before. Or noticed an increased odor from pets, cooking, or your...
Read MoreThere's nothing more frustrating than having to deal with spring allergies mixed with indoor allergies. With social distancing and current circumstances playing a big factor in people remaining indoors, it has become increasingly important to ensure that your indoor air quality is of the highest sta...
Read MoreFrozen pipes are an all too common annoyance that can quickly turn into costly pipe repairs and replacements if not handled correctly. Unfortunately, frozen pipes aren’t strictly a concern for cold climates either, a lot of homes that are improperly insulated can suffer from frozen pipes when a cold...
Read MoreThe Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that Illinois’ households spend about 16% of their energy use on water heating. It’s essential to keep your costs down by delaying water heater replacement as much as possible. We’ll explain the signs that you should have a professional...
Read MoreIllinois residents spend 16% of their residential energy usage on water heating, according to the Environmental Information Administration. If you’re going to be spending that much on something, you need to be informed about it. We’ll explain the two most common types of water heaters and the b...
Read MoreEveryone knows the saying, “secrets, secrets are no fun unless they are shared with everyone”, and it holds true. So, this holiday season Bishop Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Inc. is gifting you all some high profile, top-secret tips & tricks to heat your home without using your heati...
Read MoreThe temperature is dropping, and that classic Illinois winter is settling in. This means it’s time for you to move all of your winter clothes to the front of your closet, take your rain boots out of your garage, and prepare your home heating system. When it comes to prepping your furnace, it's best...
Read MoreWhat images do you conjure when you hear the word “pollution”? Does your brain paint the iconized picture of classic clouds emerging from palatial factories burning fossil fuels? Or, maybe you think of that old car you saw on the road yesterday, pumping dark, gray gas out of its exhaust. Outdoor pol...
Read MoreThere is one universal situation that makes anybody’s heart race, causes panic to settle in, and turns their face red with embarrassment-- a clogged toilet. Whether you’re at your friend’s house, in the middle of your work day, or home alone, clogging a toilet is one of those taboo topics no one dar...
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