Popejoy’s Back-To-School Checklist for Your Home
You simply cannot survive back-to-school season without a good checklist. That’s why Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric & Septic has created a checklist for your home maintenance. A few things may have slipped in the frenzy of summer; here are some overlooked maintenance checks for your home you won’t want to miss! #1 Change Your HVAC…
Help! My 12-Year-Old is Younger Than My Water Heater!
Replacing your water heater may seem like a hassle. Is replacing your old water heater worth it? Yes! Do you notice water pooling near your water heater system? Does your water smell strange or rusty? These are just a couple of signs that your water heater needs to be replaced ASAP. Plus, every 8-12 years,…
5 Top Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioning Unit Working This Fourth of July
Congratulations, you’ve officially made it to the dog days of summer! If your air conditioning unit has lasted through this humid heat, it’s time to make sure it will keep working all summer long. We’ve made it simple. Here are 5 of our best tips for air conditioning upkeep from 40 years of time-tested expertise…
Next Step… Weather Prep!
How to Get Your Home Ready for the Extreme Weather This Summer Your savings should go to that dream vacation this summer . . . not a preventable household disaster! From cascading rains overwhelming your sump pump to rising temperatures causing strain on your old AC system, the best protection against system failures and expensive…
Why Should I Repair My Water Heater in the Summer?
6 Signs Your Hot Water Heater Could Need Emergency Repair! We realize it’s probably the last thing you’re thinking about in the summer months . . . hot water. But whenever it goes out, you’ll miss it quicker than you realize! Whether it’s a warm shower to get clean at the end of a long…
What Happens If My Sump Pump Breaks? 3 Basement Disasters & How to Avoid Them with Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric & Septic
Do you think about the safety of your sump pump often? Most Central Illinois homeowners would answer no… until it stops working! This spring and summer season, rain is coming that could potentially cause disastrous situations without a working sump pump. Basement Flooding “We’ve got water in the basement.” That’s every homeowner’s nightmare. During heavy…
4 Signs Your AC Unit is Crying “Mayday!” Before Summer!
Is your AC unit going to fail this summer? Believe it or not, it’s not all guesswork. There are a few signs that will tell you it’s time to call in the professionals before the hot months roll in. At Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric, and Septic in Central Illinois, we specialize in HVAC installation, maintenance,…
Have a Septic Tank in Central Illinois?
3 Questions You Need Answered About Septic Services with Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric, & Septic! Central Illinois homeowners have questions about their septic systems, and we have the answers for you! Popejoy can schedule you quickly for your septic appointment, offer you a personalized quote (for free), and even set your septic system up for…
April Showers Mean It’s Time to Pump Your Septic Tank!
Septic Tank Pumping with Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric, & Septic Your home has been handling the stress of the winter season, snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and you have finally made it to spring! One of the first things you will want to check off your spring cleaning list is to pump your septic tank. As the…
Predictable Power in Unpredictable Weather: Popejoy’s Generator Services for Homes and Businesses
The Midwest is no stranger to the unpredictability of the weather. Homeowners can expect everything from hail to high winds to 70-degree sunshine… in a matter of only a week. Power outages can happen without warning during these events, and when they do, a dependable backup generator helps keep your home comfortable, appliances running, and…
Every Corner Covered: Popejoy’s Comprehensive Electrical Services
Let’s face it: you use electricity for everything. From keeping stable temperatures with the Midwest weather to microwaving another dinner to driving that new electric vehicle, you can’t go a day without it! And we’ll make sure you won’t have to. From small fixes to major upgrades, Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric, and Septic has a…
5 Signs It’s Time to Show Your Furnace Some Love
Popejoy’s Complete Furnace Solutions in Central Illinois Your kids have been complaining that it is freezing in their room, and your morning coffee has completely cooled after 2 minutes out of the pot. It is that time of year again; you have hit another February in Central Illinois! When winter temperatures hit Illinois, a reliable…