VanDeusen & Son Plumbing and Mechanical

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing and Mechanical Family owned and operated plumbing ,heating and AC installation and service serving NWI
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Happy Labor Day from VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical!Today we’re taking a moment to recognize everyone who gets up...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical!

Today we’re taking a moment to recognize everyone who gets up, puts in the work, and keeps our homes, businesses, and communities running.

We’re grateful for our customers, our fellow tradespeople, and everyone who has supported our family business. We hope you have a safe and relaxing Labor Day—you’ve earned it.

The new wrap is on, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.Same family-owned company, same commitment to doin...
08/30/2026

The new wrap is on, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

Same family-owned company, same commitment to doing things right—just a little easier to spot on the road now.

If you see us out and about, give us a wave. And if you need plumbing, HVAC, water-heater, or sump-pump service, give VanDeusen & Son a call at 219-669-1858.

Licensed, insured, and serving Northwest Indiana.

Another Rinnai tankless water heater installed and running.We repiped the water and gas connections, installed new intak...
08/21/2026

Another Rinnai tankless water heater installed and running.

We repiped the water and gas connections, installed new intake and exhaust venting, and tested the system to make sure everything was operating properly before we left.

Endless hot water, more usable floor space, and no large tank sitting there waiting to fail.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical
Licensed • Insured • Local family-owned business
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Here’s one advantage of a heat pump water heater that doesn’t get talked about enough: it also cools and dehumidifies th...
08/20/2026

Here’s one advantage of a heat pump water heater that doesn’t get talked about enough: it also cools and dehumidifies the basement while making hot water.

Instead of using electricity to create heat like a standard electric water heater, it pulls heat and moisture from the surrounding basement air and transfers that heat into the water.

That means one appliance is doing three useful things:

• Making hot water
• Using substantially less electricity than a standard electric water heater
• Helping cool and dehumidify the basement

It won’t completely replace a dedicated dehumidifier in every home because it only removes moisture while the heat pump is operating. But in the right basement—especially one that stays warm and damp—it can take a meaningful amount of work away from the dehumidifier.

This Bosch heat pump water heater was installed in a tight basement with new copper piping, thermal expansion protection and an emergency electrical disconnect.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical
Serving Northwest Indiana
219-669-1858
Indiana Plumbing Contractor PC12500004

⚠️ FLOODED WATER HEATERS ⚠️If floodwater reached the burner compartment, gas controls, or electrical components of your ...
08/16/2026

⚠️ FLOODED WATER HEATERS ⚠️

If floodwater reached the burner compartment, gas controls, or electrical components of your water heater, please don’t keep trying to relight it.

Floodwater can damage controls, soak the insulation, restrict combustion air, and leave sediment or contamination inside the burner compartment. The heater may still light—or light intermittently—and still not operate reliably or safely.

What needs to be done depends on how high the water reached, which components were affected, and the manufacturer’s guidance. Leave the heater off and have it properly evaluated. In many cases, replacement is the safest and most practical recommendation.

A water heater lighting once does not prove that it is safe to operate.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Indiana Plumbing License PC12500004

With the continuing power outages and heavy rain, some homes in our area may remain without power until next Friday. Bas...
08/15/2026

With the continuing power outages and heavy rain, some homes in our area may remain without power until next Friday. Basements are flooding, backup batteries are running down, and people need help.

For the duration of this storm and power emergency, VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical is waiving our normal weekend and after-hours surcharges for storm-related sump-pump and battery-backup calls.

Regular labor, materials, and equipment charges still apply—we simply aren’t going to charge people extra because the emergency happened at night or over the weekend.

We are working as quickly as possible, but pumps, backup systems, and batteries are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Calls will be prioritized based on urgency and what equipment we have available.

If your system is still operating, please don’t wait until the basement is flooding to call.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
219-228-2539
Indiana Plumbing Contractor PC12500004

After three days without power and a flooded basement ,this Lowell homeowner’s electricity finally came back on—but her ...
08/14/2026

After three days without power and a flooded basement ,this Lowell homeowner’s electricity finally came back on—but her water heater wouldn’t relight.

She called us at 5:00 this morning. We arrived by 7:30, diagnosed the problem, and had a new Bradford White water heater installed and running by 9:30.

Quick response doesn’t mean compromised workmanship. Even in an emergency, the quality of the installation still matters.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical
219-669-1858

We’re working hard to locate and restock battery-backup sump pump systems during this extended outage. Current availabil...
08/14/2026

We’re working hard to locate and restock battery-backup sump pump systems during this extended outage. Current availability is limited.

We also have a limited number of fully charged batteries available to help customers whose backup batteries are running down. This is a temporary measure to provide additional pumping time—not a guarantee through the remainder of the outage.

We currently have power at our shop. If your backup sump pump battery is discharged, you can drop it off and we will charge it at no cost. We’ll call you when it’s ready for pickup. Please call or message us before dropping it off.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical
219-669-1858
Indiana Plumbing Contractor PC12500004

When the fire department condemns your water heater for venting carbon monoxide into the home, getting hot water restore...
08/13/2026

When the fire department condemns your water heater for venting carbon monoxide into the home, getting hot water restored safely becomes the priority.

A like-for-like tankless replacement would have required additional venting work and wasn’t within this homeowner’s budget. We removed the aging tankless and installed a properly vented tank-style water heater with an emergency drain pan.

She was safely back up and running within four hours of contacting us.

Sometimes the right solution isn’t the most expensive one. It’s the solution that keeps the homeowner safe, restores service quickly and respects their budget.

VanDeusen & Son Plumbing & Mechanical
219-669-1858
Indiana Plumbing Contractor PC12500004

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7505 W 136th Avenue
Cedar Lake, IN
46303

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+12196691858

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