by Susan Denisi | Oct 1, 2024 | Clogged Toilet, Backup, Overflow, Plumbing & Drain, Plumbing Services, Plumbing Snake, Plumbing System, Water Damage
Clogged toilets are more than just annoying—they can feel like a total nightmare! We’ve all been there: you go to use the bathroom, flush the toilet, and instead of the water going down, it starts rising! Yikes! Naturally, you want to fix this issue as quickly as... 
by Susan Denisi | Jun 1, 2024 | Water Consumption, Columbus, Conservation, Faucet, Leak, Ohio, Plumbing, Plumbing & Drain, Water Bill, Water Usage
Summer brings long, sunny days and all sorts of fun, seasonal activities. It is also the season when water consumption increases significantly, putting a strain on this precious resource. For homeowners aiming to reduce their environmental footprint and potentially... 
by Susan Denisi | Jan 1, 2023 | Columbus, Blown Out, Burner, Extinguished, Five Star, Flame, Flashlight, Gone Out, How-to, Lighter, Ohio, Pilot, Pilot Light, Plumbing & Drain, Relight, Water Heater
Has your shower been attacking you with an icy cold stream of water lately as opposed to the warm, relaxing ambiance it should be offering? If so, chances are your water heater is the culprit, and if it’s a gas water heater, it’s more likely that the pilot light... 
by Susan Denisi | Nov 8, 2022 | Five Star, Checklist, Columbus, Drips, Fall, Fall Maintenance, Frozen Pipes, Garden Hose, Gutters, Leaks, OH, Outdoor Faucets, Pipe Insulation, Plumbing & Drain, Water Heater
At Five Star Columbus Plumbing, we know the importance of preparing your home plumbing for the colder months ahead. Even though it is still fall season and is not quite winter weather, we always recommend taking advantage of the optimal weather conditions, not being... 
by Becca Agunga | Sep 30, 2022 | Five Star, Columbus, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Ohio, Plumbing & Drain, Residential Plumbing, Rust, Tankless Water Heater, Temperature, Water Discoloration, Water Heater, Water Leakage
Having a water heater in your home isn’t a second thought; it’s something you absolutely want to have. Simply put, it’s great for showers, washing your laundry, and doing the dishes. But believe it or not, your water heater works harder behind the... 
by Becca Agunga | Sep 9, 2022 | Water, Columbus, Filters, Five Star, Hard Water, OH, Ohio, Plumbing & Drain, Water Filtration, Water Purification, Water Softener
We are fortunate enough to have clean water running straight to our houses. You may think that your water is already clean since it goes through a filtration process before it runs through your home; unfortunately, this is false, and how detailed the filtration... 
