Philadelphia Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in a Philadelphia rowhouse means accepting that you share more than a wall, since the terrace was built as one and its plumbing has always behaved that way.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Philadelphia should know exactly where their main water shutoff valve is and confirm it actually turns. In an emergency every second counts. If you cannot locate it or it is corroded and stuck have a plumber address it before you need it. It is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to protect your home.

Watch Your Water Bill Every Month

Watch your Philadelphia water bill against the same month a year earlier, since seasonal use shifts the figure. An off season rise means aging supply has opened somewhere.

A sudden increase with no change in usage almost always means a hidden leak. Our leak detection service in Philadelphia finds the source fast before water damage compounds.

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in a Philadelphia rowhouse, and a camera inspection of the old lateral every few years is worth doing given the age of the pipe and the main beyond it.

A slow drain is the earliest warning sign of a blockage building. Clearing it early costs far less than clearing a full backup. Our drain cleaning team serves Philadelphia and Philadelphia County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every year in Philadelphia, and in a rowhouse basement establish exactly what would fit down the stairs before the current unit finally gives out.

An annual flush extends tank life and keeps energy costs down. Learn more about water heater maintenance in Philadelphia.

Never Put Grease Down the Drain

Grease cools and hardens inside your pipes regardless of whether you run hot water with it. Over time it builds up and catches everything else that goes down. Use a container and throw it in the trash instead. This single habit prevents a significant percentage of kitchen drain calls we get in Philadelphia.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Philadelphia start at the connection points, and in a house of this age those shutoffs are frequently original and seized entirely. Check them each season.

A quick check every few months catches small drips before they become cabinet damage or mold. If you find a leak our pipe repair team in Philadelphia can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Philadelphia is generous on fixture parts. Where it stops is anything at a party wall, since that is a conversation with the neighbour as much as a repair.

Some things are worth attempting yourself — a running toilet flapper, a slow drain you can snake. Anything involving your main line, water heater, or pipe repair behind walls is a job for a licensed plumber. Call PRO Plumbers of Philadelphia in Philadelphia any time you are not sure.

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