Urbana, IL

Augered a clogged toilet to restore proper drainage. Diagnosed water on the floor as overflow caused by a compromised, slanting subfloor. Recommended subfloor and toilet repair to level the fixture and prevent future leaks.

Replaced the 20x25x5 furnace filter, cleaned outdoor AC coils, and verified refrigerant levels for HVAC maintenance. Inspected home plumbing for leaks, flushed the water heater, and confirmed water pressure at 62 psi.

Diagnosed Lennox AC system and found a faulty condenser fan motor alongside rodent damage to the contactor and dual capacitor. Provided an air conditioner repair quote and recommended replacement due to system age and R-22 refrigerant.

Installed a new 9V battery and clip for the sump pump alarm system. Measured the drywall cutout for a double check valve installation and recommended a 24”x24” access panel for easy access during future plumbing repair.

Performed follow-up HVAC inspection on a new 3-ton AC and coil installation. Verified refrigerant charge (10° superheat, 11° subcooling), checked static pressure, and confirmed a strong 18°F temperature drop (Delta T) for optimal cooling.

Diagnosed no hot water. Found unit in poor condition and turned off the gas valve for safety. Recommended a water heater replacement with a short-blanketed 40-gallon model (GS6-40-BRBS 400) to properly fit the tight space.

Conducted commercial HVAC maintenance on two roof condensers and air handlers. Cleaned system components, verified cooling, and recommended installing 3/4-inch PVC unions for easier drain line clearing and a 5-inch filter box upgrade.

Diagnosed water heater leak from a hairline crack in an aged tank. Provided estimates for water heater replacement, factoring in tight access near a radon pipe. Also assessed a fallen master bathroom sink for reinstallation.

Cleared a main sewer backup caused by roots. Ran a 3/4" cable with cutters up to 50 ft toward the house and 25 ft toward the city. Verified a clear sewer line and proper drainage with a post-cleaning camera inspection.

Resolved a toilet leak by clearing the main sewer line via drain cleaning to stop backups. Sealed a leaking crawlspace cleanout cap with pipe dope to prevent further water leaks.

Televised sewer line from manhole to locate the new construction tap. Found tap 98 feet away at a depth of 9'10". Marked and flagged the location, and uploaded video footage to Ridgid Connect.

Replaced the shower valve and installed new pipe and fittings. Secured all plumbing connections and tested the water flow to ensure proper, leak-free operation.

Investigated leaking toilet shut-off valve. Unable to locate the main water meter to shut off supply. Rescheduling the plumbing repair once the city shuts off water at the curb to allow for safe replacement of the valve.

Installed a whole-home dehumidifier and humidifier system to maintain balanced moisture levels and improve indoor air quality for year-round comfort.

Replaced basement air filter, tested voltage, airflow, and refrigerant pressures during HVAC maintenance. Flushed the water heater, inspected shut-off valves, and ran toilet dye tests. Attic system requires a replacement filter.

Washed outdoor AC unit and cleared condensate line. Flushed water heater. Provided quotes for a leaking bathroom angle stop and a preventative sump pump replacement to address basement flooding concerns.

Rebuilt toilet tank by replacing a failed fill valve, deteriorated gasket, and rusted bolts to resolve a filling issue. Tested water hardness (8 grains) and provided options for a whole-house filtration system to prevent scale buildup.

Resolved kitchen and laundry sink backups with drain cleaning. Removed the kitchen trap and cabled 30 feet of 1 1/2-inch cast iron line to clear scale and food debris. Tested the garbage disposal to ensure proper operation.

Performed drain cleaning on a clogged kitchen sink, using a 50-foot 5/16-inch cable to clear heavy grease accumulation. Reinstalled the trap, checked for leaks, and verified proper, free-flowing drainage.

Installed a new energy-efficient HVAC system with complete heating and cooling components to ensure reliable indoor climate control, enhanced airflow, and improved home energy efficiency.

Performed a crawlspace plumbing repair by replacing a leaking wall hydrant with a new Woodford hydrant, pipe, and fittings. Secured all connections, restored water flow, and verified leak-free operation.

Scheduled water leak detection and plumbing repair for a ceiling leak canceled by the customer prior to technician arrival.

Installed double check valve and water pump piping to prevent backflow. Mounted 3 customer-supplied faucet fixtures with no leaks. Postponed complex pedestal sink and backup pump battery replacement due to missing parts and structural limits.

Cleaned dirty condenser coils and performed AC service on the 1st and 3rd-floor units. Washed the condenser coil on the disassembled 2nd-floor unit. Verified all active cooling systems are operating at peak efficiency.

Resolved constant cooling issue caused by a stuck contactor keeping the compressor running. Unstuck and tested contactor to restore zone thermostat control. Recommended air conditioner repair to replace contactor if sticking recurs.