How Carbon Monoxide Gets Into Your Home
Five Star Plumbing offers gas-leak detection services to our customers because we understand how dangerous leaking gas can be. Depending on the gas leak, you might end up with a fire and/or explosion or carbon monoxide, or CO2, poisoning. Let’s talk about carbon monoxide poisoning in this blog post because it’s common in the winter. If […]
Resolve to Protect Your Plumbing in the New Year
Happy New Year! If you’re ready to usher in 2021 with New Year resolutions that make your life better, why not add one for your home’s plumbing system? We aren’t crazy here at Five Star Plumbing. We know it’s an odd suggestion, but bear with us. There are many bad habits that we all have that […]
Why Are My Plumbing Fixtures Turning Green?
You’re obsessive about cleaning. Your kids and spouse give you the hardest time. Despite the numerous “Chill out, mom” and “Take a break, honey” statements, you never let your bathroom or kitchen fixtures stay dirty, so why on earth are they turning green? They aren’t copper! Or, at least you don’t believe they are. Copper […]
What to Do When DIY or OTC Drain Cleaners Don’t Work
You’ve got a clog, and nothing you do is helping. Or, perhaps your drains smell bad, and you can’t get rid of the horrible odor no matter how many times you clean them. These two things signal more than a normal plumbing problem, which is why it’s a good idea to enlist some expert help. […]
What Should I Do When a Plumbing Pipe Bursts?
We don’t need to worry too much about freezing pipes in Texas, but your plumbing pipe burst for other reasons. Age is one reason and tree roots can be another. The key to preventing as much damage as possible is to spring into action the second you realize a pipe has fractured. We here at Five […]
Is Your Water Heater Dying? Here Are 4 Signs it Is!
Halloween is just around the corner and after that the holidays. Are you ready? We here at Five Star Plumbing aren’t, either. The worst time for your water heater to die is now. Extra showers are in order when holiday company arrives and stays. Holiday parties, cooking, and baking need hot water to clean up the […]
Signs You Have a Natural Gas Leak
Many people prefer natural gas to heat their homes and water because it’s more efficient and cost-effective. Gas appliances cost less to operate than electrical appliances do, and a gas water heater can keep your showers warm just fine as long as you have a large enough water heater for your usage. Natural gas is […]
Do You Have a Hidden Plumbing Leak?
You might have a plumbing leak and not even know it, especially if the leak is a small one. There are ways to tell if your plumbing is leaking in areas where you wouldn’t see it, such as underground. If you suspect you have a plumbing leak, watch for the signs below listed by Five […]
Why Does My Bathroom Sink Stink?
You’re brushing your teeth and you cannot stand the smell coming up from the sink drain. Why does your bathroom sink smell so bad? There are many things that can go wrong with your bathroom plumbing that cause odors; it isn’t just the kitchen drain that can smell. We here at Five Star Plumbing find […]
Summer DIY Plumbing Maintenance
Five Star Plumbing is here for you whenever you need us, but you can give your plumbing system a little DIY love in the summer to ensure it remains healthy throughout the season. Summer is the perfect time to put on your overalls and become a plumber with DIY plumbing maintenance. Here are five summer […]