by Susan Denisi | Mar 1, 2024 | Plumbing System, Bathtubs, Downspouts, Garbage Disposal, Gutters, Indoor Drains, Inspection, Maintenance, Outdoor Drains, Problems, Season, Shower, Sink, Spring, Spring Preparation, Spring-ready, Springtime, Sump Pump, Toilet, Water Heater
With spring here, we naturally think about the fresh start it brings. But for many of us at home, spring means it’s time for some serious cleaning – whether that’s a big cleanup or finally tackling that organizational project you’ve been long putting... 
by Susan Denisi | Feb 15, 2024 | Winter, Basement, Clog, Discharge Pipe, Float Switch, Flooded, Frozen, Ice, Maintenance, Pump Motor, Snow, Sump Pump, Sump Pump Pit, Troubleshooting, Valve
Has your sump pump stopped working? With the recent weather, it’s not exactly unusual. We all know that Ohio weather can cause its fair share of weather-induced problems. With the snow melt and rain going strong all winter, sump pump issues are, let’s... 
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 | Mar 1, 2023 | Cincinnati, Faucet, Leak, Seasonal Change, Shutoff Valve, Sink, Spring, Sprinkler, Sump Pump, Toilet, Transition, Water Hose
As the warmer days of early spring are fast approaching, now is the ideal time to get your plumbing system prepped for this new season. Not sure how? Don’t fret! Five Star Cincinnati Plumbing has pieced together this guide full of helpful tips that will have you... 
by Susan Denisi | Dec 1, 2022 | Cincinnati, Back Up, Clog, Damage, 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 soon as the temperature drops, we start dreading winter. But just like how every person reacts to cold weather differently—some love it while others can’t stand it, plumbing systems respond in their own separate ways too. And even if you take all the... 