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How to Protect Your Plumbing During the Cold Winter Months

  How to Protect Your Plumbing During the Cold Winter Months    Winter in Illinois is beautiful but tough, especially when it comes to your home’s plumbing. At Emergency Plumbing, we’ve seen how freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, burst pipes, sink backups, and more. Whether you’re in the North Shore suburbs like Winnetka, Highland Park, and Lake Forest or the Northwest suburbs of Chicago such as Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Palatine, we’re here to help keep your plumbing working through the harsh winter season.   Common Winter Plumbing Issues   When temperatures drop, plumbing problems rise. Here are some of the most frequent issues homeowners face during winter: -  Frozen Pipes : Water expands when it freezes, often causing pipes to crack or burst. Frozen pipes also mean no water in the house. -  Burst Pipes : A burst pipe can flood your home, leading to expensive water damage and repairs. -  Sink Backed Up : In winte...

Winnetka, IL, Plumbers Near Me, 24/7 Emergency Plumbing, HVAC

 

Winnetka, IL, Plumbers Near Me, 24/7 Emergency Plumbing, HVAC

 

WHY CHOOSE OUR PLUMBING COMPANY?

- Our team consists of highly skilled, licensed, and insured emergency plumbers.
- We understand the urgency of plumbing emergencies and offer 24/7 availability.
- With years of experience, we provide efficient and professional service.

 

SERVICES WE OFFER:

 

- Burst Pipe Repair:

We swiftly respond to burst pipes to prevent water damage and restore your plumbing system.

 

- Leak Detection and Repair:

We employ advanced technology to locate and promptly repair hidden leaks.

 

- Water Heater Repair and Replacement:

If your water heater malfunctions, we can repair it or provide efficient replacement options.

 

- Drain Cleaning:

Our specialists use state-of-the-art equipment to clear blocked drains and restore proper flow.

 

- Gas Leak Detection and Repair:

We prioritize safety by promptly detecting and repairing gas leaks.

 

- Excavation Services:

We also offer fast and affordable emergency excavation services.

 

-  HEATING

 

-  AIR CONDITIONING

 

-  AIR DUCT CLEANING

 

We provide all of our plumbing and other services in the area. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can also read a lot of positive reviews about us !

 

Winnetka  is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north of downtown Chicago. The population was 12,475 as of the 2020 census. The village is one of the wealthiest places in the United States in terms of household income. It was the second-ranked Illinois community on Bloomberg's 2019 Richest Places Annual Index.

 

The first houses were built in 1836.That year, Erastus Patterson and his family arrived from Vermont and opened a tavern to service passengers on the Green Bay Trail post road. The village was first subdivided in 1854 by Charles Peck and Walter S. Gurnee, President of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. Winnetka's first private school was opened in 1856 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peck with seventeen pupils. In 1859, the first public school building was built with private funds at the southeast corner of Elm and Maple streets. The first year's budget for this school was $200. The village was incorporated in 1869 with a population of 450. The name is believed to originate from the Potawatomi language, meaning 'beautiful place'.

 

The oldest surviving house in Winnetka is the Schmidt-Burnham Log House. Originally constructed on what is now the Indian Hill Club on the south edge of town and in 1917 moved to Tower Road, it was moved in 2003 from Tower Road to the Crow Island Woods.

 

Winnetka's neighborhoods include estates and homes designed by distinguished architects including George Washington Maher, Walter Burley Griffin, John S. Van Bergen, Robert Seyfarth, Robert McNitt, Howard Van Doren Shaw and David Adler. Among Winnetka's celebrities are actor Rock Hudson and rock singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx.

 

Churches in Winnetka were also designed by noted architects. Among them, the former First Church of Christ, Scientist, 440 Ridge Avenue, was designed in 1924 by architect Solon S. Beman.

 

In the 1920s, a colonial Georgian house was built at 671 Lincoln Avenue. The house is now known as the famous Home Alone house for its exterior being used as a shooting location for two films in the series, starting in 1990.

 

The Chicago and Milwaukee Railway was built in 1855 through Winnetka, connecting its namesake cities. It eventually became the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Between 1937 and 1942 the railroad tracks through Winnetka were grade separated after several people were hit at grade crossings. In 1995 the C&NW was merged into the Union Pacific. Only Metra trains are operated on this track now; freight operations ended in the late 1980s. Winnetka has three Metra stations: Hubbard Woods, Winnetka, and Indian Hill.

 

The Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee electric interurban was built through Winnetka and the North Shore in the first decade of the 1900s, and the line through Winnetka was removed in 1955. This is now the Green Bay Trail bicycle path.

 

In 1904, the Winnetka Park District was established, making it the fourth oldest park district in the state of Illinois. Today, the park district maintains and operates 27 parks, five beaches, and golf, tennis, ice skating/hockey, and paddle tennis facilities.

 

The Crow Island School, designed by Eliel & Eero Saarinen and the architectural firm Perkins, Wheeler & Will, was declared a National Historical Landmark in 1990. It was declared 12th among all buildings and the best architectural design of all schools. Ten thousand people attended the opening in 1938.

 

In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in Winnetka. A plaque dedicated to him is on the Village Green, a park in the town, where he spoke. As a result of Dr. King's open housing campaign and the North Shore Summer Project, the nonprofit now known as Open Communities was founded.

 

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