General

• General Plumbing
  Answer: Lead-contaminated drinking water is most often a problem in houses that are either very old or very new. Up through the early 1900's, it was common practice, in some areas of the country, to use lead pipes for interior plumbing. Also, lead piping was often used for the service connections that join residences to public water supplies. (This practice ended only recently in some localities.) Plumbing installed before 1930 is most likely to contain lead. Copper pipes have replaced lead pipes in most residential plumbing. However, the use of lead solder with copper pipes is widespread. Experts regard this lead solder as the major cause of lead contamination of household water in U.S. homes today. New brass faucets and fittings can also leach lead, even though they are "lead-free." Scientific data indicate that the newer the home, the greater the risk of lead contamination. Lead levels decrease as a building ages. This is because, as time passes, mineral deposits form a coating on the inside of the pipes (if the water is not corrosive). This coating insulates the water from the solder. But, during the first five years (before the coating forms) water is in direct contact with the lead. More likely than not, water in buildings less than five years old has high levels of lead contamination.
• Leak Detection/Repair
  Mold and fungus organisms will grow on materials that get dampened by water leaks and/or condensation. They can look like black stains, or specks of black, white, orange, green, or brown. These types of microorganisms can cause infections, allergies, asthma, and other breathing problems. There are many types of molds. Take a tour of your home and look for the following;
• Pipe Repair/Replacement
• Backflow Testing/Prevention
  A. An approved backflow prevention assembly has gone through an approval process consisting of laboratory/tests and a twelve-month field test.
• Faucet Repair/Replacement
  Look for leaky faucets, too. A fast drip from a faucet wastes about 265 gallons a day -- which in some municipalities would cost 40 cents for water and $.92 for sewer per day. That's over $40 a month! Repair leaky faucets and toilets promptly -- do it yourself or call a plumber because these leaks cost money.
• Plumbing Inspection
  New video technology helps our plumbers locate blockages within your system, identify them and determine the best solution. Eliminating guesswork means faster, more efficient work, which saves you money. If you need this service, you'll see for yourself how valuable it is.
• Water Heater Repair/Replacement
  Regulations governing water heater installation vary by city. Professional contractors are familiar with the rules and regulations in each city they service.
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Bathroom

• Toilet Repair/Replacement
  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.

Drain and Sewer

• Drain Cleaning
• Sewer Cleaning
• Sewer Repair/Replacement
  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. Mergenthaler employs only the best plumbers & technicians for plumbing repairs in Arlington Heights IL, Buffalo Grove IL, Deerfield IL, Des Plaines IL, Evanston IL, Glencoe IL, Glenview IL, Golf IL, Highland Park IL, Highwood IL, Kenilworth IL, Lake Bluff IL, Lake Forest IL, Lincolnshire IL, Lincolnwood IL, Morton Grove IL, Mount Prospect IL, Niles IL, Northbrook IL, Northfield IL, Park Ridge IL, Skokie IL, Wheeling IL, Wilmette IL, and Winnetka IL. Call (847) 724-2004 to schedule service or inquire about an estimate. So when you ask to find "A good plumbing repair or service company or plumber near me," you've come to the right place.