<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vinson and Sill, Inc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinson and Sill, Inc]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:07:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vinsonandsill.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Do you drill wells?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We install and service well systems — pumps, pressure tanks, controls, and components. For new well drilling, we refer customers to trusted local drillers.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/do-you-drill-wells</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137ca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should I never flush if I have a septic system?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never flush wipes (even "flushable" ones), feminine hygiene products, paper towels, dental floss, medications, cooking grease, or anything other than toilet paper and human waste.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-should-i-never-flush-if-i-have-a-septic-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I need a permit for septic work in Illinois?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes — most septic system work in Illinois requires permits from your county health department. New installations and replacements require design approval and inspection.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/do-i-need-a-permit-for-septic-work-in-illinois</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137c8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the difference between a conventional and aerobic septic system?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conventional septic system separates solids in the tank and distributes liquid effluent to a drain field where soil naturally filters it.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-is-the-difference-between-a-conventional-and-aerobic-septic-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Preferred Partner Program?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Preferred Partner Program is Vinson and Sill's annual home service membership with four annual inspections, 15% off parts and labor, priority scheduling, and reduced emergency dispatch.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-is-the-preferred-partner-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fast can you respond to an emergency in Quincy IL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinson and Sill is the only after-hours emergency service provider in the tri-state area.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-fast-can-you-respond-to-an-emergency-in-quincy-il</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often should a septic tank be pumped in Illinois?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most septic tanks need pumping every 3–5 years for a typical household. The Illinois EPA recommends every 3 years as a general guideline.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-often-should-a-septic-tank-be-pumped-in-illinois</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Vinson and Sill's trip fee?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our standard trip fee is $89. This covers the technician's travel to your home and is separate from the repair cost.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-is-vinson-and-sill-trip-fee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long has Vinson and Sill been in business?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinson and Sill has been serving the Quincy, IL area since 1952 — over 70 years.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-long-has-vinson-and-sill-been-in-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does septic repair cost in Illinois?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Septic repair costs vary widely. Tank pumping runs $250–$500. Replacing a pump or float in an aerobic system runs $300–$800. Drain field repairs can run $3,000–$15,000+.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-much-does-septic-repair-cost-in-illinois</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you service septic systems in Missouri and Iowa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes — we serve the full tri-state area including parts of Missouri (Hannibal and surrounding areas) and Iowa (Keokuk and surrounding areas).]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/do-you-service-septic-systems-in-missouri-and-iowa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What areas does Vinson and Sill serve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We serve the full tri-state area including Quincy IL (home base), Hannibal MO, Keokuk IA, and surrounding communities.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-areas-does-vinson-and-sill-serve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a septic aerobic maintenance contract and do I need one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have an aerobic septic system in Illinois, a licensed maintenance contract is required by state law — it's not optional.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-is-a-septic-aerobic-maintenance-contract-and-do-i-need-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137cf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does flat-rate plumbing pricing work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flat-rate pricing means you're quoted a fixed price for a specific job before work starts — not an hourly rate that accumulates while the technician works.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-does-flat-rate-plumbing-pricing-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137d5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you offer financing for plumbing and HVAC repairs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes — through our partnership with Hearth, financing is available for any job $1,000 and up. You can check your options in about 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/do-you-offer-financing-for-plumbing-and-hvac-repairs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137cc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the signs my septic system is failing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning signs include slow-draining fixtures throughout the house, gurgling sounds in your plumbing, sewage odor inside the house or in the yard, and wet or unusually green grass over the drain field.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-are-the-signs-my-septic-system-is-failing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0fc28ae4d2c74dd137c9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does geothermal heating and cooling work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geothermal systems use the stable temperature of the earth — about 55°F year-round in Illinois — as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in summer.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/how-does-geothermal-heating-and-cooling-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0f688ae4d2c74dd136c7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it safe to drink softened water?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Softened water from a salt-based system contains slightly elevated sodium levels — usually 20–40mg per liter for moderately hard water.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/is-it-safe-to-drink-softened-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0f688ae4d2c74dd136cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a federal tax credit for geothermal in 2025 and 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes. The Inflation Reduction Act extended the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit for geothermal heat pumps — 30% of the total installation cost through 2032.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/is-there-a-federal-tax-credit-for-geothermal-in-2025-and-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0f688ae4d2c74dd136d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes Vinson and Sill different from other geothermal contractors?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most geothermal installations involve three separate contractors — one for loop field drilling, one for excavation, and one for HVAC installation. Vinson and Sill self-performs the entire job.]]></description><link>https://www.vinsonandsill.com/post/what-makes-vinson-and-sill-different-from-other-geothermal-contractors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a0f688ae4d2c74dd136d5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vinsonsilljess</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>