by Susan Denisi | Jan 1, 2023 | Blown Out, Burner, Dayton, Extinguished, Five Star, Flame, Flashlight, Gone Out, How To, Lighter, Ohio, Pilot, Pilot Light, Relight, Water Heater
Has your shower been relentlessly cold lately? If so, the chances that your water heater is the culprit are highly likely. Furthermore, if it’s a gas water heater, an extinguished pilot light is the most probable reason behind no warm running water. So, alas, here you... 
by Susan Denisi | Dec 1, 2022 | Back Up, Clog, Damage, Dayton, Emergency Plumber, Five Star, Frozen, Frozen Pipes, Indoor Pipes, Kitchen Drain, Outdoor Drain, Outdoor Pipes, Plumbing Problems, Septic Tank, Sump Pump, Water Heater, Winter
As winter announces its presence, we start to remember the bone-chilling temperatures that come along with it. But just like how people react differently to cold weather – some love it and some not so much, plumbing systems also respond in their own way. And even if... 
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 | Sep 30, 2022 | Dayton, Electric Water Heater, Five Star, Gas Water Heater, Ohio, Plumbing & Drain, Residential Plumbing, Rust, Tankless Water Heater, Temperature, Water Discoloration, Water Heater, Water Leakage
It would be hard to get things done around your home if it wasn’t for your residential water heater, including showers, dishes, washing dirty clothes, or anything else that requires hot water. Your water heater works harder than you think behind the scenes to keep you... 
by Becca Agunga | Apr 8, 2022 | Dayton, Drain, How To, Ohio, Pipes, Plumbing, Sump Pump, Tips & Tricks, Water Heater
Spring has finally arrived, so it’s time to start that spring cleaning checklist. But, as you’re working your way through that list, don’t forget to clean your residential plumbing and prepare it for the spring and summer seasons. Believe it or not,... 
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... 