Champaign, IL

Resolved a ceiling leak with a toilet repair. Addressed a wobbly upstairs toilet by pulling it, installing a repair flange to raise it to the correct height above the tile floor, and resetting the toilet to eliminate the leak.

Conducted camera drain inspection. Performed drain cleaning on a clogged shop sink, rodding 50 feet to clear heavy scale buildup and restore flow. Diagnosed a sunken stormwater catch basin causing standing water; owner will resolve.

Inspected leaking water heater and identified leaks in the tank bottom, T&P valve, and nipples. Recommended a water heater replacement or temporary bypass to restore the main water supply. Homeowner declined all options.

Replaced 16x25x5 filter, cleaned the outdoor AC coil, and verified airflow and refrigerant pressures. Flushed the water heater to remove sediment and noted a minor leak at the master toilet tank bolt for future plumbing repair.

Replaced 18x22x1 air filter, treated condensate line, cleaned condenser coils, and verified a 22°F temperature split. Inspected sinks and toilets for leaks and verified water heater temperature during routine HVAC maintenance.

Rebuilt the toilet tank to resolve ghost flushing and hissing noises. Replaced the worn-out fill valve, gasket, and water supply line, then tested the system for leaks to ensure quiet, proper operation.

Accessed plumbing through a closet panel to remove the old shower valve, head, and tub diverter. Installed a new Delta shower valve and trim kit, then tested the system to ensure leak-free operation and reliable bathroom plumbing.

Tested the sump pump and discharge line, confirming they are working properly. Recommended a drain cleaning service and camera inspection to resolve the backup issue with the basement floor drain.

Resolved sump pump failure by uprighting a tipped pump in the basin. Replaced a loose hose clamp on the check valve, reinstalled the unit, and verified proper drainage for an effective sump pump repair.

Televised 74 feet of the main sewer line via camera inspection from the clay tile opening to the city main. Confirmed the line is in good structural condition with no blockages, ready for the new construction tie-in.

Provided clogged drain repair for a shower backing up when the toilet flushed. Ran a 5/16” cable 20 feet down the shower drain to clear a hair and paper blockage. Tested both fixtures multiple times to ensure smooth, proper flow.

Cleaned AC coils, replaced the 20x25x5 furnace filter, and verified system pressures. Inspected plumbing fixtures for leaks, drained the water heater, and tested the sump pump, cutting an access hole to be capped during a follow-up visit.

Cleared a clogged condensate drain in unit 401 causing a water leak into unit 301. Performed drain cleaning by rodding the line with a 5/16” cable to remove scale and slime buildup, restoring proper flow and resolving the leak.

Diagnosed a 1990s gas power vent water heater damaged by basement flooding. Due to safety risks from water intrusion, the unit requires replacement. Scheduled a new water heater installation to restore safe, reliable hot water.

Resolved crawlspace flooding by replacing a blown check valve and collapsed basin. Installed a new Liberty 457 sump pump with new fittings to restore operation. Recommended installing a proper sump basin for a reliable, permanent fix.

Replaced filters, tested system pressures, and cleaned outdoor coils for HVAC maintenance. Inspected residential plumbing valves and water pressure. Provided replacement quotes for two aging water heaters and smart thermostats.

Diagnosed beeping water heater. Found leak detector triggered by water intrusion from a street water main break. Shut off power to the water heater and temporarily removed the detector to dry, showing the homeowner how to safely restore power.

Replaced the air filter and treated the coil condensate pan. Checked static pressures, electrical connections, amperage, and the outdoor capacitor. Verified refrigerant levels to ensure optimal performance during this HVAC maintenance visit.

Diagnosed low refrigerant levels during an AC service. Adjusted subcooling from 7°F to the target 10°F by adding less than a pound of refrigerant, restoring optimal cooling performance.

Resolved ignition fault errors with a water heater repair. Removed and cleaned a heavily caked flame sensor, reinstalled it, and tested the unit by running hot water to verify proper burner ignition and heating.

Cut out a leaking copper drain and installed new 2-inch and 3-inch PVC drain lines using no-hub couplings and adapters. Performed this plumbing repair and tested the system to ensure leak-free operation.

Completed a sump pump repair for a pump improperly elevated on a brick in a clay basin, causing water to wick through concrete. Removed the brick, reinstalled and adjusted the pump, and verified proper operation and drainage.

Resolved water intrusion by adjusting a sump pump in a shallow basin. Removed the riser brick that caused water to pool too high and seep through the foundation. Reinstalled the pump on the pit floor and tested operation.

Diagnosed a basement bathroom plumbing water pressure issue. Cleared heavy sediment from the faucet aerator and identified severe calcification build-up on the fixtures. Recommended replacing the faucet and showerhead to restore full flow.

Resolved AC not cooling by correcting thermostat wiring (moved Y wire from B to Y). Identified a refrigerant leak at a suction pipe braze connection. Added 4 lbs of R410a to temporarily restore cooling and provided a quote for the leak repair.