My Toilet Keeps Running Due to High Water Pressure…What Can I Do?
Any pressurized system is delicate, and the balance must be maintained to keep all moving parts working efficiently. Like the strain high blood pressure places on your body, high water pressure can damage plumbing, namely in the form of leaks that can compromise connectors, pipes, hoses, and water heaters. If left untreated, these stressed components […]
How to Find Hidden Leaks in Your Home
No leak is a good leak. Costing more than elevated water bills, hidden water leaks can damage ceilings and wood construction. Some are easy to spot but others not so much. If you suspect a water leak, follow these steps to find the source before it wrecks your finances and your home. Ask the Meter […]
Frustrated By Your Home’s Water Pressure? Five Star Plumbing Explains How to Increase It
You’ve awakened late again and need to take the fastest shower ever. You stifle a frustrated scream as the water dribbles out and you fight to rinse your hair. You use this time to come up with an excuse for being late your boss will accept and vow to fix your water pressure this weekend. […]
How Do I Fix My Sewer Line from Backing Up? Five Star Plumbing Can Help!
You flush the toilet and pull open the curtain to step into the shower for your morning cold-water-wake-up blast only to find dirty water pooled at the bottom. You could grab a plunger and add a round of unwanted exercise to your morning routine, but that won’t solve this problem. Your shower is likely backed […]
How To Ensure Pipes Don’t Bust During A Freeze
With temperatures getting colder by the day, now is the time to perform those seasonal tasks that keep your home from succumbing to freezing weather. Since running water makes modern life easier, pipes need a special kind of TLC this time of year. Not to mention, busted pipes can be expensive to fix. To prevent […]
How To Prevent Clogged Drains
Clogged drains can be a nasty nuisance. Although you can’t prevent every backed up situation, certain preventative measures can help reduce the chances of recurring or disastrous events. Use the Right Bacteria Generally, organic material causes a slowed drain. Fortunately, certain bacteria can break down this matter and allow it to pass more effectively. Bacterial […]
Why Does My Faucet Keep Dripping?
Fully-functional faucets are essential to the integrity of your home, so it’s important to keep them in prime working condition. A constant drip not only annoys but contributes to waste and high water bills, so ignoring a leaky faucet is not an option. Fortunately, there are several reasons a faucet might leak and not all […]
Best Temperature To Set My Water Heater & Why
Is your water hot enough? The thermostat gauge on a water heater goes from 90 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The average water heater is set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Water can take about thirty minutes to get to a temperature in a gas powered water heater and over an hour or so in an […]
Why Do I Have Such Low Water Pressure?
Everyone agrees that it is quite annoying when your water pressure is not flowing to its full degree. This may occur and be most noticeably in the shower. It may occur in sinks or toilets. It may happen for a long time before your notice if it only occurs in one house area. It is […]
Top Reasons To Replace Your Toilet
Today’s toilet’s are built to last, specifically because it is an expensive clean up if they break easily. They can last for 12-14 years and even more. There are a few reasons that you should replace your toilet. Check out a few reason below. Frequent Issues Toilets are finicky and you never know when they […]