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January 12, 2026 Plumbing

The Plumbing Inspection You Think You Don’t Need—Why It Actually Matters

When water flows freely, and fixtures seem to work as expected, it’s easy to assume your plumbing system is in great shape....

December 22, 2025 Plumbing

Avoid Holiday Plumbing Headaches: Winter Prep Tips for Your Home

The holiday season often brings full houses, busy kitchens, and increased water usage throughout the home. While gatherings and celebrations are meant...

April 28, 2025 Plumbing

Testing Your Tap Water

You pour a glass of water from the tap expecting something clean, refreshing, and safe—but have you ever stopped to think about...

April 14, 2025 Plumbing

What’s Lurking in Your Tap Water?

When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water—whether it’s for drinking, cooking, or bathing. But what if we told you that even “clean-looking” tap water could be hiding contaminants that affect your health, your plumbing, and your appliances? Welcome to this week’s Tech Tip Tuesday, where we’re shining a light on what might really be lurking in your water—and why now is the perfect time to test it. Our team cares about the safety and well-being of...

December 16, 2024 Plumbing

Is Your Toilet Tank Overfilling? Here’s Why

Oh no! Is your toilet tank leaking water? Or does it seem like it is constantly running and filling up with water?...

November 4, 2024 Plumbing

Partner With a Team Who Can Help With All Your HVAC and Plumbing Needs

When it comes to maintaining systems around your home, you may be looking for a single business or contractor to partner with. If that’s the case, you are in the right place. The Althoff team can help with all of your home maintenance needs, from HVAC to plumbing and even electrical in Crystal Lake. And don’t just take our word for it! Hear what one of our customers has to say: “I highly recommend Althoff Home Services for its highly-qualified...

July 1, 2024 Plumbing

Maintenance Tips For Your Residential Water Softener

If you have a whole-house water softener, you need to keep up with regular maintenance in order for the unit to work at its best. After all, a water softener cleans all the water that enters your home, which can be a tall order. Aside from the maintenance steps that you complete as a homeowner, our team can help with professional maintenance and even a water softener salt subscription in Mundelein. Just give our team a call to schedule your...

June 17, 2024 Plumbing

How Does a Water Softener Work?

You may or may not already have a water softener in your home. Whether you already have one of these great systems...

April 22, 2024 Plumbing

Tips for Preventing a Sewer Backup

Sewer backups can be a major problem. In addition to being inconvenient, they can also allow germs and bacteria into your home and create a mess that’s a lot to clean up. But sewer backups are preventable when you take the right steps in advance. We’re highlighting some tips and tricks for preventing a sewer backup from ever happening in the first place. If you suspect a sewer backup, you need to schedule sewer cleaning in Crystal Lake, give our...