The day after Thanksgiving is said to be the busiest plumbing service day of the year. To help you avoid an emergency call, WTOP spoke with an expert for tips.

“Brown Friday,” which refers to the day after Thanksgiving, is said to be the busiest day of the year for the plumbing industry, thanks in no small part to folks misusing their garbage disposals, ...

It's never a good idea to pour bleach down your drain—bleach is highly corrosive and can eat away at your pipes. It can also ...

It's not called "Brown Friday" for the reasons you might think. Interestingly, it’s not primarily about clogged toilets, ...

From leaking faucets to clogged drains, plumbing problems are all too common. The good news? You can fix many of them ...

Avoid Chemical Cleaners: When you have a clog, avoid the temptation to use harsh, liquid chemical cleaners. These can be highly corrosive and do long-term damage to the pipes themselves. Try an enzyme ...

Discover an easier method to unclog your drain without the use of chemicals. This video covers important reasons to avoid chemical drain cleaners, showcases the Professional Hair Wrangler for tackling ...

Grease, coffee grounds and pasta are some of the worst clog-creating offenders and should never go down the drain. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things ...

Unclogging gurgling toilets and bathtubs can be an unfortunately common rite of passage for many of us living in homes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Ideally, our bathroom pipes run smoothly ...

Northwest Plumbing, Heating & AC has expanded its technical capabilities to address the increased demand for plumbing services during the winter months, focusing on drain cleaning and sink maintenance ...