by Susan Denisi | Nov 15, 2023 | Plumbing Vents, Frozen, Heat Tape, Ice, Maintenance, Pipe Insulation, Prevention, Roof, Thaw, Vent Stack, Vents, Winter
Have you ever considered the various exhaust or vent systems in your house? You’re probably familiar with the furnace, chimney, dryer vent, and kitchen fan. But have you ever thought about the plumbing vents and vent stack? It’s an important component of... 
by Susan Denisi | Nov 1, 2023 | Gutter, Blockage, Cincinnati, Clog, Downspout, Fall, Five Star, Gutter Wand, Leaves, Maintenance, Ohio, Safety Tips
As autumn continues with its brisk winds and falling leaves, it’s important to focus on seasonal appropriate home maintenance. You can prepare for winter by paying attention to fall gutter and downspout maintenance. Leaves can quickly accumulate in your gutters,... 
by Susan Denisi | Oct 15, 2023 | Fall, Basement Flooding, Checklist, Debris, Discharge Pipe, Drain Hose, Float Mechanism, Generator, Inlet, Maintenance, Particles, Seasonal Preparation, Sump Pump, Sump Pump Pit
Sump pumps serve as a year-round safeguard for homeowners, but they take on added significance during the autumn and winter seasons, especially in regions prone to cold weather and snowfall. This means for us Ohioans, sump pump maintenance is prudent! To ensure your... 
by Susan Denisi | Jul 13, 2023 | Plumbing, Drain, History, Leaks, Maintenance, Pipes, Plumbing Inspection, Plumbing System, Records, Water Damage, Water Heater, Water Line, Water Pressure, Water Stain
If you’re currently in the market to purchase your next home, congratulations! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have done this before, it’s absolutely an exciting step. There are several crucial factors to consider and steps to follow before... 
by Susan Denisi | Nov 8, 2022 | Fall Maintenance, Cincinnati, Drips, Fall, Frozen Pipes, Garden Hose, Gutters, Leaks, Maintenance, Ohio, Outdoor Faucets, Pipe Insulation, Plumbing and Drain, Uncategorized, Water Heater
Five Star Cincinnati Plumbing knows how challenging it can be for homeowners to keep up with everything in their homes. We also understand how important it is to practice preventative maintenance because preparing the plumbing in your home for the upcoming winter will... 
by Becca Agunga | Aug 5, 2022 | Cincinnati, Five Star, Maintenance, OH, Ohio, Plumbing, Tips & Tricks, Toilet
A toilet that won’t flush is one of the most prevalent and frustrating plumbing problems homeowners can have. Not only is this inconvenient, but it may also become a sanitary issue. Unfortunately, most homeowners take their toilets for granted until something... 