Professional Plumbers
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For small plumbing tasks, like fixing a toilet flapper or replacing a showerhead, a trip to the hardware store and a little know how are all you need.

Bigger or more complicated plumbing issues should be handled by a licensed professional. You might consider yourself to be pretty handy, but DIY plumbing projects can be risky. Bad plumbing fixes can lead to severe water damage down the line.

If it’s a more complicated job, it’s best to call the experts. Call Center City Plumbing, your trusted local plumbing contractor in Philly.

In most cases clogged drains are caused by something that has been flushed down the drain. Occasionally it’s caused by tree roots, but there isn’t much you can do about that.

The best way to do a drain cleaning is to not let your drains get clogged in the first place. Protect your drains and pipes with a filter or drain cover. And remember, if it isn’t liquid, toilet paper, or human waste, don’t send it down the drain.

If you already have clogged drains though, don’t use chemical drain cleaners.

They contain very strong solvents that are harsh on the environment and your pipes.

Solvents that are strong enough to break up blockages in your plumbing system can also eat away at your pipes, leading to leaky pipes, snags, and needing to replace your pipes sooner.

Try physically removing the blockage with a plastic drain snake.

If that doesn’t work, call a professional Philadelphia drain cleaning plumber – call Center City Plumbing.

Is your toilet running? Then you better go catch it!

But seriously folks.

If your toilet won’t stop running, it might be because you have a tank that doesn’t fill correctly or a leaky toilet flapper. These are inexpensive and easy fixes.

If you have cracked toilet, on the other hand, it can’t be repaired.

Older toilets also tend to be less energy efficient, so when bigger repairs are needed, installing a new model may be the less costly and more environmentally friendly option.

Replacing a leaky flapper is pretty simple. First, turn off the water to your toilet. Then, drain the tank. Remove the old flapper – it’s inside the toilet reservoir. Replace it with a new one. Adjust the chain, then turn the water back on.

Why does your toilet still leak after replacing the flapper? It could be that you replaced your flapper incorrectly, or that the flush valve seat doesn’t seal perfectly anymore. In that case, it’s probably best to call Center City Plumbing.

What is water hammer? It’s a weird thing that happens sometimes when you have pressure changing in your pipes. If you have water hammer, you probably hear some vibration, or even banging, in your pipes.

Beyond being kind of annoying, these shockwaves can actually cause burst pipes, which of course is bad news.

How do you fix water hammer? Turn the water that feeds your faucet with water hammer off. Then, open the faucet and let it drain completely. Now turn the water back on. In many cases, that will fix your water hammer problem.

If that doesn’t work, call Center City Plumbing today – we’re here to help!

Absolutely we do! Trenchless sewer repair is becoming a more popular option, since it’s less invasive, less time consuming, and doesn’t require a lot of digging.

In many cases, trenchless sewer line repair is a great option. To find out more about whether trenchless sewer repair is the right choice for you, call Center City Plumbing today. One of our friendly, knowledgeable local plumbing contractors will inspect your plumbing to find out what the issues are. From there, they’ll discuss your Philly plumbing repair options.