Plumbing
How to Collect and Use Rainwater With Your Plumbing
Every industry has been affected by the move towards more green and more sustainable practices; plumbing is no different. Many homeowners are looking for ways to make their plumbing more efficient and eco-friendly. The greening of plumbing has the added benefit of saving you money. You’re charged for every gallon of municipal water that flows…
Read MoreCamera Inspections for Your Sewer & Water Lines? Saves Time and Money
Imagine trying to fix a problem you haven’t seen with your own eyes? You know it’s there, but you just don’t know how bad it is or what it may take to fix it. That’s the problem many plumbers have when trying to diagnose serious clogs. A difficult situation becomes even more difficult because they…
Read MoreWhy You Might Be Smelling Sewage at the Sink
Interestingly enough, sewage has a fairly distinct smell. Even though it is made of dozens of different components and each household produces different components to make that sewage, it always smells somewhat similar. That means that you can instantly tell sewage when you smell it. A couple of places you might not expect to smell…
Read MoreHow to Winterize Your Outdoor Pipes
A cold winter is the mortal enemy of your plumbing. Water is one of the few substances that actually expands as it freezes. That means that water in your pipes will expand when it freezes and seek out the path of least resistance. Far too often, that means that the ice will actually burst through…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Pump Your Septic Tank?
If you’re like many Boise homeowners, a septic tank system often suffers from being out of sight and out of mind. You want your septic system to stay that way though! Many people don’t know they have a problem with their septic system until sewage starts backing up into the yard. To prevent that, you need to…
Read MoreAsk Your Plumber About Hydronic Heating
There are several different ways to heat your home, and a plumber can walk you through several of them. Plumbers are often responsible for some electrical and gas work, which oftentimes includes heaters. Also, they’re obviously responsible for anything involving water. That means that they’ll handle your hot water heater. There’s a type of heating that…
Read MoreHow to Unclog a Drain Before You Call the Plumber
It’s almost inevitable that a drain in your house will get clogged at some point. There are dozens of reasons that your drains might be clogged. Soap and hair are two of the most common, but many other things can end up in your drain. So, if you have something clogging your drain, you first…
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Plumbing Emergency
Prevention can pay big dividends in many aspects of your life. Sunscreen now cuts down on the risk of skin cancer later. The same can be said for your home’s plumbing system. Our team at Five Star Service Pros appreciates your business and doesn’t mind responding to your emergency plumbing situations, but let’s be honest,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Plumbing Vent and Do You Need One?
If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your plumbing or to inspect the health of your plumbing, you’ve likely heard plumbing vents mentioned a few times. There are those who say that you probably have a plumbing vent already. Others might insist that you need to have your vent inspected. People often say that…
Read MoreEmergency Plumbing in Boise – Do You Know Who to Call?
Emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times…that’s part of what makes them emergencies! When it comes to plumbing emergencies, do you know who you’ll call when it occurs? Notice we said “when” and not “if”? They will occur…you can guarantee it. If you’re in the Boise area and need an emergency plumber, we have a couple…
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