About Dick Rich Plumbing in Washington, IL

A professional plumbing inspection can identify early signs of hard water scaling in your pipes, water heater, and fixtures. We check for reduced water pressure, corrosion, and efficiency loss, allowing us to recommend solutions like water softeners or pipe cleaning before the scaling causes major damage or blockages in your Washington home.

Absolutely. Our pre-winter plumbing inspections include checking your outdoor faucets (hose bibbs) for proper drainage and insulation. We ensure the shut-off valves work correctly and show you how to properly winterize them to prevent freezing and bursting, which is a common issue during our Illinois winters.

Our comprehensive inspection assesses your entire system: checking for leaks, testing water pressure, inspecting water heaters for sediment buildup from hard water, examining pipes for corrosion or scaling, and ensuring all fixtures and valves—including those vulnerable outdoor faucets—are in proper working order to handle our local conditions.