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It happens to the best of us. Toilet clogs can affect anyone at any time, it’s just a fact of life. While the trusted and experienced plumbing professionals at The Plumbing Works in Reading, PA will always be there for you, there are a few ways you may be able to handle minor toilet clogs on your own. Check out these five professional tips for unclogging your toilet all by yourself.

A home plumbing system is a modern marvel that many of us take for granted each and every day. However, home plumbing systems are also complex and intricate. At times, they can even be delicate.

Plumbing is one of America’s oldest and most specialized professions. As such, it’s only natural that a few misconceptions still exist in today’s modern age. Inexperienced homeowners have been attempting to address their own plumbing issues for centuries, but the reality is: this can do more harm than good if you aren’t properly trained and equipped to handle certain repairs.

The early part of the new year is the best time to get into the habit of proper care and maintenance, whether that be on yourself, your car, or even your home’s plumbing system. At The Plumbing Works part of our goal to be the best plumbing provider in and around Reading, PA includes working to provide better direction and advice when it comes to proper plumbing care.

Sometimes, plumbing stinks. That’s just a fact of life! If you notice an unfortunate stench emanating from your drains or pipes, you aren’t exactly alone. The problem is much more common than you think.

We all know what a headache household plumbing leaks can be. To the misfortune of many of us, they are not particularly uncommon. That said, trying to determine exactly why a plumbing leak has occurred can be tricky.

It’s that time of year again in Southeast PA! The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and fall is in full swing. With the colder winter months, fast approaching, it’s extremely important that you make sure your home or office plumbing is prepared to face the elements. When the temperatures start to plummet, unprepared plumbing systems can begin to experience increased clogs, damaged pipes, or flooding.

Whether we realize it or not, we put a lot of added stress on our homes during the summer months, but don’t fret. The Plumbing Works has put together your home’s summer checklist, so you can get back on track to having fun!

While many people feel the push to go to college, it’s also important to realize the importance of learning trades as well. After all, a college degree is not the only avenue to landing a good paying job. In fact, U.S. News ranked plumbers as the 7th highest paying job without a college degree, earning a median salary of $53,910 with the best-paid 25 percent earning $71,140 in 2018.