One Surefire Way to Clean Your Drains Naturally

If your drains have slowed down and are starting to smell, they need to be cleaned. You can clean your drains naturally to avoid damaging your septic system or the municipal sewage system. If you find that cleaning them doesn’t resolve the problem, you have a plumbing problem that needs professional help. Five Star Plumbing […]

Boost the Value of Your Home With Plumbing Upgrades

Wouldn’t you love to get more money out of your home? Even if you aren’t selling it, the more value you hold in the asset the better your financial portfolio. Five Star Plumbing can help with the plumbing for your kitchen or bathroom upgrades. You deserve your dream kitchen and bathrooms. Why not invest in […]

Let’s Talk About the Benefits of a Water Softener

If you have been thinking about getting a water softener for your home’s water supply, Five Star Plumbing is going to list the benefits of this water system below. There are several to consider, which is why so many homes in San Antonio opt for water softening systems. Better Skin and Hair One primary benefit […]

There Are Sewage Odors in My Bathroom

If your home uses a septic tank instead of a sewage system, sewage odors in the bathroom can be a sign that the tank needs to be pumped. This does not mean you cannot end up with sewage odors in the bathroom when you are on a municipal sewage system. You can. Five Star Plumbing […]

How Can I Tell if My Water Heater Is Dying?

Standing water heaters have an average lifespan of about 10 to 13 years. If your water heater is getting up there in age, it’s probably on the road to dying. Most water heaters give you signs before they kick the bucket. Five Star Plumbing is going to list the signs of a dying water heater […]

The Benefits of a Low-Flow Toilet

One of the best things to consider when upgrading your bathrooms is low-flow toilets. These plumbing fixtures come with a ton of benefits that we will list below. Plus, you can hire Five Star Plumbing to install the cost-saving fixtures. Our licensed and certified technicians have vast experience in bathroom upgrades, so you know the […]

Thanksgiving Foods That Can Clog Your Plumbing

Many people make the mistake of assuming that they can stuff things down their kitchen drains because they have garbage disposals. Unfortunately, Five Star Plumbing warns that putting food down your kitchen drain can actually clog your plumbing and damage the pipes. This is especially true with your Thanksgiving meal preparation and cleanup. We are […]

Ways to Avoid Plumbing Problems This Thanksgiving

If you’re going to have a full house this Thanksgiving weekend, you may want to do a few things first to make certain you don’t end up with Thanksgiving plumbing nightmares. There isn’t much worse than a plumbing disaster when you have guests. Five Star Plumbing is going to list some tips below to help […]

Copper Isn’t the Only Thing That Turns Your Plumbing Fixtures Green

If you have copper plumbing fixtures, they will turn green eventually without proper care. This being said, Five Star Plumbing advises that this isn’t the only reason why plumbing fixtures turn green. There are other things that can turn your stainless steel or chrome plumbing fixtures green. In some cases, the plumbing fixtures may be […]

What Are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

All of your gas appliances need to be vented properly to ensure that you don’t end up with carbon monoxide (CO) in your home. This includes your gas water heater or your tankless water heater. Five Star Plumbing warns that if you don’t have carbon monoxide detectors or if they aren’t working, you and your […]