Plumbing, HVAC & Drain Cleaning Services in Franklin

PhD Home Services proudly serves Franklin and the surrounding foothills of Delaware and Otsego counties with reliable plumbing, HVAC, and drain cleaning services. Homes in Franklin range from historic farmhouses to secluded cabins and modernized remodels, each with unique plumbing and heating challenges. Whether you’re dealing with a leaking toilet, a failing boiler, a clogged drain, or a sewer line concern, we deliver precise, dependable solutions built for Upstate NY conditions.

Franklin’s rural layout means homes often have long plumbing runs, aging piping, and older fixtures that can fail suddenly. Freezing temperatures, shifting soil, and decades-old copper or cast-iron pipe can cause leaks, low pressure, or drain problems that require expert repair. We handle every plumbing issue — from toilet repairs and pipe replacement to major plumbing upgrades for older homes.

Drain cleaning is one of the most common requests in this region due to long drainage lines, tree root intrusion, and older piping beneath basements, crawlspaces, and barns. A slow drain or gurgling sink may indicate much deeper issues inside the sewer line. We provide professional drain cleaning, root clearing, and full camera inspections to locate the source of the problem and prevent future backups.

Sewer replacement is especially important in Franklin, where older clay tile, terracotta, and cast-iron sewer lines are still common. Frost movement, heavy soil conditions, and tree roots can cause pipes to collapse or crack, leading to repeated backups. We replace sewer lines up to your septic tank connection, correct slope issues, and upgrade your system to durable PVC for long-term reliability.

Heating is critical in Franklin, where winters are long and nights get extremely cold. We repair and install boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, and mini-split systems designed specifically for cold-climate performance. Whether your home uses hydronic heating, forced air, or supplemental mini-splits, our installations ensure consistent and efficient heat throughout the winter. Seasonal cabins and rural homes also benefit from modern systems that prevent frozen pipes.

Water heater issues can happen suddenly, especially in homes with older tanks or long stretches of unused plumbing. If your water heater is leaking, producing rusty water, or failing to maintain temperature, we provide fast diagnostics, repairs, and full replacements. We install traditional tank systems, tankless water heaters, and indirect units connected to boilers.

Bathroom plumbing problems — from leaking shower valves and slow tub drains to repeated toilet clogs — are common in older Franklin homes. We repair and replace bathroom fixtures, upgrade supply lines, adjust venting, and correct hidden pipe issues inside walls and floors. Whether your bathroom is original, outdated, or mid-renovation, we bring everything up to safe, reliable standards.

Renovations and additions are common throughout Franklin, especially barn conversions, ADUs, and living space expansions. We install new supply lines, drains, vents, heating zones, mini-splits, and water heaters to support remodels of all sizes. Every installation is built for rural conditions, cold winters, and long-term home reliability.

PhD Home Services understands the construction styles, foundation types, and seasonal challenges unique to Franklin. Whether the job involves plumbing, heating, cooling, or sewer repair, we deliver high-quality craftsmanship and dependable service tailored to the needs of rural Upstate NY homes.