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 […]
What Are the Advantages of Stainless Steel Faucets?
There’s a reason why stainless steel is so popular, it has a lot of advantages. Whether you choose to have stainless steel faucets in your kitchen and bathrooms or just your kitchen, you’ll be happy with the choice for a very long time. Five Star Plumbing installs kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures and we can […]
I Can Flush My Cat Litter Down the Toilet, Right?
The quick answer to the titled question is no, you should not flush cat litter down your toilet. We here at Five Star Plumbing understand that many cat litter manufacturers boast that their cat litter is safe to flush down the toilet but this simply is not the case, at least not in our vast […]
Five Kitchen Trends to Avoid in 2020
In our last blog post, we talked about popular bathroom trends for 2020 but let’s take a different route this time. Let’s head to the kitchen and talk about what is quickly falling out of fashion. As with your bathroom, Five Star Plumbing can help with the plumbing portion of your kitchen remodel. What should […]
