by Susan Denisi | Nov 15, 2023 | Frozen, Heat Tape, Ice, Maintenance, Pipe Insulation, Plumbing Vents, Prevention, Roof, Thaw, Vent Stack, Vents, Winter
Ever thought about all the exhaust or vent systems in your house? You’ve got the furnace, chimney, dryer vent, and the kitchen fan. But what about your plumbing vents and vent stack? Yeah, that’s a thing too! But what is it, and what does it do?... 
by Susan Denisi | Oct 15, 2023 | Basement Flooding, Checklist, Debris, Discharge Pipe, Drain Hose, Fall, Float Mechanism, Generator, Inlet Screen, Maintenance, Particles, Seasonal Preparation, Sump Pump, Sump Pump Pit
As the seasons transition, it’s essential to pay special attention to your sump pump, especially if you reside in regions prone to cold weather and snowfall like Ohio. In order to help ensure your sump pump performs reliably throughout the fall and winter,... 
by Susan Denisi | Jul 13, 2023 | Drain, History, Leaks, Maintenance, Pipes, Plumbing, Plumbing Inspection, Plumbing System, Records, Water Damage, Water Heater, Water Line, Water Pressure, Water Stain
If you are currently looking for your next place to call home and are in the market to buy a house, congrats! Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned one, there are important factors to consider and steps to follow before finalizing a sale. Remember,... 
by Susan Denisi | Nov 8, 2022 | Checklist, Dayton, Drips, Fall, Fall Maintenance, Five Star, Frozen Pipes, Garden Hose, Gutters, Leaks, Maintenance, Ohio, Outdoor Faucets, Pipe Insulation, Plumbing & Drain, Water Heater
At Five Star Dayton Plumbing, we understand the necessity of preparing your home’s plumbing for the winter months ahead. While it is still very much autumn and is not quite winter season, we suggest using the optimal weather conditions to your advantage. So, if you... 
by Becca Agunga | Feb 9, 2022 | Dayton, Emergency Plumber, Maintenance, Ohio, Plumbing, Plumbing Services, Tips & Tricks
With the winter weather still upon us, here in Ohio, there are still several issues that could go wrong within your household, including frozen pipes. Unfortunately, frozen pipes can lead to several other problems, such as pinhole leaks, cracks, or no access to... 
by Becca Agunga | Feb 9, 2022 | Dayton, Emergency Plumber, Installation, Maintenance, Ohio, Plumbing, Plumbing Services, Repair, Tips & Tricks, Water Heater
Many homeowners dont pay attention to their hot water heater, let alone know where to find it until they go to take a shower and the water is ice cold despite the knob being turned all the way to the left. Then, suddenly, a modern convenience that many of us take for... 