by Daniel Hess | Jun 11, 2021 | plumbing
Your toilet does not require any electricity to operate. It can run even if the power is off. Keeping that in mind, a toilet requires water to function properly–which could leave you in a tricky situation if your water is temporarily turned off. In this guide with the...
by Daniel Hess | May 28, 2021 | plumbing
There are few other things that are more annoying than fruit or drain flies invading your kitchen or bathroom. The pesky insects thrive on rotting foods and other organic matter found inside most drains. Drain and fruit flies are harmless, though they can carry...
by Daniel Hess | May 14, 2021 | plumbing
Having a garbage disposal allows you to dispose of (select) food waste conveniently in your sink. Even with this extra convenience, though, there is the possibility of it leaking. So, you may find yourself asking, why is my garbage disposal leaking? At Five Star...
by Daniel Hess | Apr 30, 2021 | plumbing
Can you remember the first time you used a wet wipe instead of regular old toilet paper? It was probably strange at first, but after a few more trips you were hooked. While they might do a superb job on the cleanup, they aren’t exactly the hero we thought they were...
by Daniel Hess | Apr 16, 2021 | plumbing
Clogged drains are never fun, they are to put it mildly a major inconvenience and garbage disposal repair can be a costly proposition. Fortunately, most of these troubles are unnecessary, and garbage disposal care is extremely easy. If you treat your garbage disposal...
by Daniel Hess | Apr 2, 2021 | plumbing
A slow draining toilet is never fun to have. With the experts at Five Star Plumbing, Harford County’s best plumbers, we are here to explain how to unclog a slow draining toilet. Unclogging a slow draining toilet usually requires a little more effort than a toilet that...
by Daniel Hess | Mar 19, 2021 | plumbing
Now that it is that cold time of year here in Maryland if you haven’t already, now is the time to wind up the garden hose and store it away until the spring. Hopefully, you haven’t had to but if you’ve ever dealt with a frozen or burst pipe, then you already might...
by Patrick Kurowski | Mar 5, 2021 | plumbing, Plumbing Maintenence
Are you finding that when you run your tap you are getting an unusual smell? Is it reminiscent of that of a plate of hard-boiled eggs left out too long? So, you may be finding yourself asking the very important question of why does my water smell like eggs? At Five...
by Patrick Kurowski | Feb 15, 2021 | Home Improvement, plumbing
Have you ever had a friend or neighbor mention their sump pump after a big downpour? They might tell you about how if it weren’t for this device, they might be ankle deep in water right now. If you are unsure about having a sump pump installed or if it might be a good...
by Patrick Kurowski | Feb 5, 2021 | plumbing
When looking for a plumber in Harford County, you should always have a few questions to run through before hiring them. It will help you not only find the right person for the job but also save you money in the long run. When you are thinking about hiring a plumber...
