Signs Your Water Main Is Leaking
The plumbing in your home or business is drawn out to your septic system or municipal water source via the main plumbing line. This is called the water main. You could have a serious problem if your water main starts to leak. How can you tell if it is leaking? Five Star Plumbing advises you to look […]
Seven Advantages of Soft Water
If you don’t have a water softening unit as part of your household plumbing system yet, we here at Five Star Plumbing would like to list seven advantages of softening your household water supply. Why? Because we care about our customers and want them to reap the benefits of plumbing. Yep! Plumbing has benefits, and here are […]
Debunking the Most Common Plumbing Myths
In all aspects of our lives, there are “tricks and tips” meant to make our lives easier but are actually nothing more than old wives’ tales. Your home’s plumbing isn’t any different. At Five Star Plumbing, we like to think of these as plumbing myths, and following them may lead to extensive plumbing repairs and costly […]
Should I Buy a Gas or Electric Water Heater?
Many of our customers ask this question when it’s time to replace their water heaters, and the decision should be a well-thought-out one. The first thing to consider is how your home is currently set up for the water heater. Is it set up for a gas or electric heater? You can change from gas […]
How Long Will My Water Heater Last?
We here at Five Star Plumbing get asked the titled question a lot, and your water heater’s lifespan depends on a few factors, which we’ll discuss below. The bottom line is you don’t want to be blasted with cold water first thing in the morning – nobody does – so keeping your heater healthy is crucial in […]
Three Things That Damage Your Plumbing Pipes
You already know you shouldn’t wash hair, oil, and garbage down your drains and into your plumbing pipes, but other things can cause serious damage, too. In fact, you might end up with broken pipes as a result of the three things Five Star Plumbing lists below. To avoid a plumbing disaster, keep the following in mind […]
How to Safely Remove Hard Water Stains
Hard water stains are unsightly and stubborn. You can get rid of them, however. It’s just going to take some tenacity and elbow grease. Five Star Plumbing recommends you take the natural approach rather than purchase a harsh chemical cleaner. These cleaners can damage your household plumbing. Rather, choose a few things Mother Nature created, grab some […]
Lead in Drinking Water Remains a Problem in the U.S.
Even though plumbing materials do not contain lead anymore, this dangerous substance still finds its way into America’s drinking water. What’s worse, Americans still suffer from illness and death due to lead in their drinking water. Is it in your drinking water? Five Star Plumbing would be happy to inspect your plumbing system to confirm its safety. […]
Top Bathroom Trends for 2020
Thinking about remodeling? Well, today’s home renovators go straight to the bathroom because this room has become the most popular room in the house. What’s hot for 2020? How about blasts from the past. Some of the top trends take Americans back a century or more with fixtures and privacy that was a thing of […]
Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips
Your plumbing is under a lot of stress Thanksgiving Day. It works tirelessly in the kitchen during food prep and cleanup; it works tirelessly in the bathroom with your multitude of guests. Nothing can turn a happy event into an unhappy one quicker than plumbing problems on Thanksgiving Day. Five Star Plumbing offers the following tips to […]
