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Our Latest Posts

Browse our latest guides and tips below. Whether you’re dealing with a slow drain, wondering when to replace your water heater, or preparing your pipes for an Illinois winter, we cover the topics that actually come up for homeowners in Metro East Illinois.

Water Heater Tips: Keep Hot Water Flowing

Ensure that your water heater functions efficiently all year round with these essential maintenance tips. Regular checks and maintenance help extend the lifespan of your water heater, prevent unexpected breakdowns...

Pump Tips: Prevent Flooding

Protect your home from water damage by maintaining your sump, well, and ejector pumps. Regular maintenance is key to ensuring these systems operate effectively during heavy rainfall or floods, preventing costly water...

Water Quality Tips: Keep Water Fresh

Maintaining your home’s water quality is essential for health and comfort. Learn how to properly care for your water filtration and softening systems to improve taste, remove impurities, and ensure the water remains...

Commercial Plumbing Tips: Maintain Business Pipes

Regular plumbing maintenance is crucial for keeping your business running smoothly. Discover essential tips for maintaining your commercial plumbing systems, from leak prevention to managing high-use areas...

Drain & Sewer Tips: Keep Pipes Flowing

Proper drain and sewer maintenance is essential to prevent clogs and backups. Learn how to care for your plumbing system to ensure smooth water flow and avoid costly repairs caused by blockages and pipe...

Plumbing Tips: Prevent Emergencies

Prevent common plumbing emergencies like burst pipes and severe leaks by following simple maintenance tips. Regular checks and minor repairs can help you avoid expensive, inconvenient issues down the line...

Financing Options

Major repairs shouldn’t be a source of constant stress. For larger projects like sewer line replacement or whole-home repiping, we offer financing through Housecall Pro and Wise Stack. The process is low-pressure, features an easy pre qualification step, and provides options for multiple credit levels. We also accept cash or check to help you avoid extra credit card fees.

Deals and Discounts

We believe honest plumbing should also be affordable. Take advantage of these limited-time offers and everyday discounts for homeowners and businesses across Southern Illinois.

Smart Tips for Everyday Plumbing Problems

Good information helps, but sometimes you just need someone to step in. If you’ve tried to figure it out and something still doesn’t feel right, don’t wait too long.

At Priority Plumbing Services, we keep things simple. We look at the problem, explain what we see, and fix what needs to be fixed.

If you need help beyond the plumbing tips you’ve read here, we’re ready when you are.

From Emergency Repairs to Full Installations

Whether it’s a leaking pipe, a failing water heater, or plumbing for a brand-new build, our licensed team handles projects of every size across the metro east region.

Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, when it can’t wait, we answer. Day or night, Priority Plumbing shows up fast and fixes it right the first time.

Drains &
Sewer

Slow drains, clogs, and sewer line problems don’t fix themselves. From drain cleaning to full sewer replacement, we diagnose the root cause and get it flowing again.

Commercial Plumbing

Businesses can’t afford plumbing downtime. We handle everything from backflow testing and maintenance contracts to restaurant drain service and new construction rough-ins.

Water
Quality

If your water smells, tastes off, or leaves buildup on everything — there’s a fix. We install whole-home filtration, water softeners, HALO systems, and treat well water at the source.

Water
Heaters

No hot water is never convenient. We repair, replace, and install both tank and tankless water heaters — usually same day, and always with upfront pricing.

Pumps

Sump pumps, well pumps, ejector pumps — we install, repair, and replace all of them. Don’t wait for a pump failure to become a flooded basement or a dry tap.

Proudly Serving Five Counties Across Southern Illinois

From our home base in Pocahontas, we serve homes and businesses across Madison, Bond, Clinton, Montgomery, and Macoupin Counties. One local team that shows up fast and gets it done right. If you’re in the Metro East or surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered!

Your Plumbing Questions, Answered

Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing?

Yes. Call or text us anytime at (618) 207-1647. We aim for same-day service when possible and will always be upfront about scheduling. Emergencies don’t wait — and neither do we.

Common signs include inconsistent hot water, rusty or discolored water, unusual noises from the tank, and a unit older than 10-12 years. We’ll inspect it and give you an honest assessment — if a repair makes sense, that’s what we’ll recommend first.

We cover Madison, Bond, Clinton, Montgomery, and Macoupin Counties — including Edwardsville, Highland, Greenville, Troy, Maryville, Glen Carbon, and 20+ surrounding communities. See our full service area list above.

Yes. We’re Halo Water Treatment certified and handle well water system installation, testing, maintenance, and filtration. According to the EPA, more than 23 million U.S. households rely on private wells — and regular testing is essential to keep your water safe.

Every job comes with a 1-year warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s the commitment — plain and simple.

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