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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…

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…

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…

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.…

Did you know that carbon monoxide (CO) kills over 300 people annually in the United States? This is why it is so important that you allow Five Star Plumbing to…

The most common stainless steel plumbing fixtures that we here at Five Star Plumbing install are bathroom and kitchen sink faucets. These fixtures not only are aesthetically pleasing, but they…

The last thing you need in your home is a water leak. Five Star Plumbing advises that there are many things that can go wrong with your plumbing that will…

A clogged main sewer line can spell disaster for your home. It’s important to have the sewer line inspected and cleaned regularly to avoid clogs. Five Star Plumbing would be…

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…

If your old standing water heater is breathing its last breath and you’ve been considering going tankless, Five Star Plumbing is going to list the benefits of tankless water heaters…

You turn off your alarm and grumble. It’s Monday again. Where did the weekend go? You stagger into the shower and turn on the water. You refuse to step under…

Your garbage disposal may be tough, but there are still certain items that should never be flushed down the drain and ground up in it. In fact, to prevent damage…

There is a reason why we here at Five Star Plumbing do gas leak detection services for our customers. Although natural gas is safe for the most part, you can…

If you need a new water heater, consider a tankless one. There are many benefits to tankless water heaters that we will list below. No matter what you decide, Five…

Low-flow toilets are all the rage, and for good reason. If you are interested in upgrading your bathroom’s plumbing fixtures and are considering purchasing new toilets, low-flow or dual-flow toilets…

The last thing you want in your clean bathroom is a smell that is reminiscent of the sewer. Why is this smell permeating your bathroom? Is it dangerous? Five Star…

Water leaks aren’t always the most obvious thing to find warns Five Star Plumbing. In fact, you might not even realize that you have a leak at first. These signs…

We get it here at Five Star Plumbing. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether your hot water heater is dying or there is something else wrong. We can replace your…

Plumbing leaks can be subtle or noticeable. The subtle leaks are the ones that can cause serious damage to your home and outdoor property. If the leaks are bad enough,…

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…

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…

Plumbing for a Christmas present? Yes. We promise we haven’t gone insane here at Five Star Plumbing. If you are stuck trying to figure out the perfect holiday gift for…

Your water heater is dying and it’s time to replace it. You’ve been thinking about switching to a tankless water heater, but is it really worth the extra expense upfront?…

Thanksgiving. Family, friends, football, fun, and tons of food. For many, this holiday is their favorite. You see people you haven’t seen in a year, you eat fantastic food until…

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…