Plumbing Articles

5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Drinking Water

August 29, 2025

You pour yourself a glass of water, crystal clear and seemingly refreshing.

Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

July 15, 2025

Murphy’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning uncovers some of the usual suspects behind these odors, explores how to correct the issue, and offers tips on getting your Newtown Square, home smelling fresh again.

How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

February 14, 2025

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Broomall, yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

December 30, 2024

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

December 13, 2024

Have you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your Springfield home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?

Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

October 30, 2024

Are you dealing with one toilet clog after another? Or is your kitchen sink drain clogging more often than it should be?

A clogged drain is never convenient!

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

March 15, 2024

Water is dripping from your Broomall home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!

Prepping Your Plumbing for Winter

January 30, 2024

Imagine this winter, sitting in your Springfield home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your Pennsylvania home.

What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Plumber?

July 15, 2023

Our professionals at Murphy’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning want to help you to be prepared. Here are some important questions to ask your potential plumber before signing on the dotted line.