Below are handful of testimonials from over 334 homeowner customer service reviews that were collected by EBSCO during their research for Best Pick Reports.

“I thought the work was as planned, and I’m very satisfied with Bair. And I’ve used them for years and will continue to do so. They do all the normal plumbing issues: the faucets, the drains, the sewer. This was a sewer line problem going to the street. Everything is holding up just fine that they fixed for me.”

 “I thought they were good. He worked in a very clean way. He explained himself very well and made sure I understood what he was doing. That was plumbing work.” 

“Excellent. My husband went in the basement and smelled gas around our hot water heater. They came down, and they told us they could replace the part that was leaking; my husband opted to replace the whole heater because it was twelve years old. We have never had anything but excellent, excellent service from Robert Bair. We also use them for our heating and air. Excellent work, excellent people, excellent.” 

“We had a leaky toilet. In that situation we used them for plumbing. We also use them for heating and cooling. They replaced our furnace, replaced our air conditioner, and installed an electrostatic filter. I’ve had them doing service work every year just about, seasonal service for the heating and air conditioning. I’ve always been very satisfied with them. Their workers are all extremely polite and seem to do the job very well.” 

“I use Robert Bair Plumbing. Robert Bair is great. I’ve been using them probably four years. They’re o nice. They come over, and they explain things. I just really like them all. They’re nice.”

 “I think they’re good. They responded quickly, and they’ve done what we wanted them to do. We use them for both plumbing and heating and cooling. The system we have was in the unit before we bought it, so we just use them for maintenance. I would recommend them to anyone.” 

“I’ve been very happy with them. They’re the only people that I will use. They hire really friendly, professional people, and they always come right out when I need them. They always go the extra mile, and they try to save me money when they can. I use them for heating, cooling, and plumbing work.”

 “They did some work for us just back in June. We had a new air conditioner and furnace. They did very good with the installation and everything. We already had a service contract with them. They come out and do our yearly maintenance. I would recommend them to someone else.”

 “I recently got a furnace. The reason I had chosen them was because of their excellent service.”

 “I’ve been very pleased with them. I’ve been happy with them. They just do a good job, and they’re timely and reasonable. The most recent time they had to come out, I think it was plumbing. Two of our bathrooms had a problem with the toilets, and they fixed what needed to be done. I have not used them for heating, but I have for all kinds of plumbing.”

 “I go to Bob Bair; he’s my go-to person. He does plumbing and septic for me. He installed my system, and I also use him for maintenance, too. I have a service contract with him. He always comes out on time when I need him to. I would recommend him to someone.”

This is just one example of how Bair Services helps customers solve problems, whether it’s a plumbing issue or a trapped pet that needs rescuing!

•powers your existing sump pump during a power outage
•Works with any 115 V sump pump up to ½ HP
•Made in USA & has fully automated charging system
•Microprocessor based system AquaNot is a pedestal style pump
•Heavy duty 12 volt motor and positive contact float switch
•Stainless steel column & shaft
•Electronic 25 amp charger to maintain & recharge battery
•Pump alarm
•12 month warranty or warranty extended to 36 months with the purchase of Aquanot battery by Zoeller Self contained submersible back up pump
•pressure activated diaphragm switch for immediate activation
•24 volt operating system
•50 gallon per minute at 5 ft. head
•will cycle as normal pump at 40 cycles per hour for approximately 50 hours
•3 year limited warranty

There are many options and also reasons to choose a certain type of back-up system.  For instance professionals take into account the size of the sump pit, the average amount of water needing to be pumped up & out, the diameter of the drainage pie & more.  For these reasons we suggest our customers get the opinion of a professional licensed plumber who actually takes a look at your unique circumstances.

With over 35 years serving the Western Suburbs we are the areas experts on sump pumps & battery back-up systems.

If you want to save money, drink cleaner water and do the right thing  for the environment please read the following information:

Many Americans drink their water out of plastic bottles—a convenience that stuffs landfills, clogs waterways and guzzles valuable fossil fuels.  Americans spent nearly $11 billion on over 8 billion gallons of bottled water, and then tossed over 22 billion empty plastic bottles in the trash. More than 70 million bottles are consumed each day in the U.S. drain 1.5 million barrels of oil over a  one year span.

Bottled costs us a thousand times more than water from our faucet at home, and it is no safer or cleaner. The bottled water industry spends millions a year trying to convince you that their product is somehow healthier than tap water, when in fact that’s just not true.  Take Back the Tap is a non for profit organizatio who campaign to get consumers to ditch bottled water. they say “As much as 40 percent of bottled water started out as the same tap water that we get at home.”   A  Natural Resources Defense Council study found that, with required quarterly testing, tap water may even be of a higher quality than bottled, which is only tested annually.

The plastic used in both single-use and reusable bottles can pose more of a contamination threat than the water. A safe plastic if used only once, #1 polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) is the most common resin used in disposable bottles.  Also as #1 bottles are reused – which they commonly are – they can leach chemicals such as DEHA, a known carcinogen, and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a potential hormone disrupter ( both in men and women). According to the Journal of Environmental Monitoring some PET bottled-water containers were found to leach antimony an elemental metal that is an eye, skin, and lung irritant.  And ….because the plastic is porous you’ll likely get a swill of harmful bacteria with each gulp if you reuse #1 plastic bottle.

Do not keep bottled water in the car.  When the bottle is heated or frozen the chemicals leach into the water.

Avoid plastic bottles altogether with a metal water bottle that can handle a variety of liquids, including fruit juices and that  won’t leach chemicals into your beverage. Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel bottle is lightweight, durable, and entirely chemical free. Avoid detergents that contain chlorine when cleaning Klean Kanteens; chlorine can corrode stainless steel. Another attractive alternative to plastic is the aluminum Sigg bottle with a taste-inert, water-based epoxy lining. Independent lab tests commissioned by the company found that the resin leached no detectable quantities of BPA, while other unlined aluminum and polycarbonate bottles subjected to the same conditions did.

Tips:

• If you are concerned about the quality of the water from your home tap – have it tested!
• Call a reputable plumber for an easy to maintain home water filtration system.  There are many types of filtration systems available – let your plumber know what your specific concerns are and he will let you know which system will best suit your needs.
• Clean drinking water -not only is it good for you and your family but homes that have engery efficient equipment and water filtration systems sell faster in this tough home market.
• If you have concerns about the plastic bottles leaching chemicals into the water your drinking there are better bottles on the market for about $20 – several sizes are available – some are made especially for a child’s small hands – see below for bottle information.  There some very cool looking designs – choose a different pattern or color for every day of the week!

Visit www.foodandwaterwatch.org and take the pledge to take back the tap, promising to choose tap water over bottled whenever possible and to support policies that promote clean public tap water for everybody. And meanwhile, invest in a safe, reusable bottle.

Better Bottles

Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottle w/ cap, 27 fluid ounces ($17.95; www.kleankanteen.com)

MLS Stainless Steel Thermos Bottle, 1 liter ($22.16; www.mls-group.com)
Sigg resin coated aluminum sport bottle, 25 ounces ($19.99; www.mysigg.com)

Nalgene HDPE Loop-Top Bottle, 16 ounces ($4.53; www.nalgene-outdoor.com)

Check out this video on bottled water at youtube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEyo7X0u_fA

and for more info  … http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/water/bottled

The most rewarding part of our profession is knowing that we fixed the problem and it will stay fixed for years to come.

We not only fix the problem ~ we take care of all the details like the Village permit/inspection process and we call Julie to help assure that we don’t damage any cable or power lines while digging.

Tight Spot?  No Problem!  We will come prepared to get the job done right with the proper sized equipment and knowledge to get your home’s comfort system up and running as quickly and painlessly as possible.

For your piece of mind…We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured.  Your technicians were hired based on their background and integrity.  All of our employees have had a background check and drug test.

The amount of tonage needed for the system will determine the depth of the well(s). Geothermal uses narrow Verticle Wells or Horizontal Wells(trenches).

Which type is right for you? It depends on your yard/site.

At this site in Burr Ridge – drilling took several days – two verticle wells were drilled. Each well was 400 feet deep.

Please call and speak to Bob (aka Robert Bair) for more information.
630-964-1700

Geothermal Heating & Coooling system is polution free.  This system uses the earths constant 55 degree tempurature to make both heating & cooling from one peice of equipment called a heap pump. This unit is an electrically powered device that uses the natural heat stored in the earth to heat and cool your home.

To use that stored energy, heat/cool is extracted from the earth through a liquid medium (water or antifreeze) and is pumped to the heat pump exchanger.  The heat pump is a self contained sytem which is comprised of a blower, compressor, water heat exchanger and an air coil.  In summer the process is reversed and indoor heat is extracted from your home and transferred back to the earth through the same liquid.

Geothermal heat pumps do not emit carbon monoxide or other pollutents.  The systems is environmentally friendly as well as an energy saver.

The Federal Governement is now giving homeowners a 30% tax credit if they install this energy efficient system.  That means you can save almost 1/3 on the cost of this system. That is the most generous tax credit we have seen yet and it’s because the government is trying to get us to switch to more efficient heating & cooling systems.

30% Tax Credit Availble in 2009. You could receive about $12,000 from the Federal Government.

Geothermal is the most energy efficient heating & AC system availble today!

This is the cable that is inserted into the wells.

The grout above is an important component and is added to wells after the pipe loop is inserted into the well. This grout is used so that the lquid within the pipes makes good contact with the earth.

Geothermal HVAC Gains the Spotlight – Feature Article – Supply… Geothermal HVAC Gains the Spotlight by Jim Olsztynski September 1, 2009 …

http://www.supplyht.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000658447

Stop worrying about your basement flooding; this Tramco Sump Pump is the best available pump on the market today.  This pump is not new to the marketplace; it has a long history with a great track record with of years of service in the Chicago area. It is built right here in Chicago and is used in commercial & residential applications.  Some commercial applications are bank vaults, schools, churches and other areas where there would be extreme hardship if water damage would occur.  Recently we have also done many residential installations where the homeowner has incurred hardship due to last year’s heavy rains.  Many of our customers not only had to replace the basement carpet, drywall & furniture but also some had recently installed furnaces & water heaters.  Many homes in the area had well over $10,000 in damages.  An average sump pump last 3-5 years but this pump is built to last 40 years with a 10 year manufactures warranty.  We are so confident in this pump that Robert Bair Services is personally extending the warranty another 10 years.

THIS PUMP PURCHASED & INSTALLED BY ROBERT BAIR SERVICES NOW CARRIES A 20 YEAR WARRANTY!
Tramco also has a very reliable lift station. Many villages (including Downers Grove) are offering financial assistance to put in a lift station.

Call Today to set up an appointment to have a Tramco Pump or lift station installed at your convenience.
We also offer other types Battery Back-up systems for power outages that sometimes occur during rain storms.

BIO-CLEAN is…  a blend of bacteria and enzymes. The bacteria are natural, not genetically-engineered. The enzyme concentration is the most powerful on the market.

SAFE
Bio-Clean is non-poisonous. It creates no heat, no fumes, no boiling. It does not attack live tissue nor inorganic materials, only organic wastes like grease, hair, food particles, paper, cotton & sewage. This makes BIO-CLEAN safe for people, plumbing and the environment. BIO-CLEAN changes the waste particles into water, carbon dioxide and mineral ash which run harmlessly out of your waste system. These elements are then available for plant life.

EFFECTIVE
Within an hour after pouring the bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe. This is their natural food. They digest the waste and spread throughout your system, cleaning it completely.
MULTIPURPOSE
• Residential and commercial applications
• All drain and sewer pipes, including:

Kitchen Sinks
Lavatories
Bath tubs
Showers
Floor drains
Laundry drains
Septic tanks and drain fields
Garbage disposal odors
Grease traps
Sewage ejector sumps
Outdoor outhouses and cesspools
R.V. & boat holding tanks
Lift Stations
Cat Litter Boxes

ECONOMICAL
• 100 drain treatments per 2 lb. container
• 2lb. container treats 1,000 gallon septic tank
• Eliminates the need to clean grease traps and cable drains
• Eliminates the need to buy dangerous chemicals
• Eliminates the need to buy deodorant blocks (urinals.)

• Eliminates costly compensation to employees that have been injured by using dangerous chemicals.

ONLY $39.95 OVER THE COUNTER.

SORRY NO DELIVERIES EXCEPT DURING A SCHEDULED SERVICE CALL