Plumbing Services

12 Sep What is a Hot Water Heater Blanket?

Posted at 10:59 am in Plumbing Services

Is A Hot Water Heater Blanket Worth It? Do I need a hot water heater blanket? This is a question many often ask themselves. To accurately answer this question, a simple understanding of the item itself is vital. A hot...
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22 Aug Water Heater Pilot Light Out?

Posted at 10:56 am in Plumbing Services

Water Heater Pilot Light Troubles There's nothing more frustrating than a water heater pilot light that won't stay lit. Not only does this prevent the furnace from running efficiently, but it prevents hot water from being readily available. Many factors...
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8 Aug Common Sewer Line Problems

Posted at 10:18 am in Plumbing Services

Sewer Line Problems When sewer line problems strike, you can count on the crew at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. As dedicated sewer technicians, we use special tools and tactical methods to pinpoint and resolve the most common problems that impact plumbing...
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25 Jul How To Remove A Shower Drain Cover

Posted at 11:55 am in Plumbing Services

Removing A Shower Drain Cover Shower drain covers are great for preventing things like loose pieces of jewelry, hair clips, bathroom razor blades, and shampoo caps from slipping down into the drain. They aren't great at stopping hair though. Over...
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20 Jun How Do I Stop My Leaking Toilet?

Posted at 12:00 pm in Plumbing Services

Stop A Leaking Toilet You might have noticed that your water bill continues to rise, despite your best efforts to conserve water. This is troubling if you already time your showers, use a water-efficient washer machine and have succulents in...
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6 Jun What is a P Trap?

Posted at 12:00 pm in Plumbing Services

P Traps You've probably noticed curved shape pipes, also known as a P Trap, connected to each sink and open drain in your home and have thought nothing of it. However, as it turns out, these U shaped pipes actually...
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23 May How Does Do Water Softeners Work?

Posted at 11:02 am in Plumbing Services

Water Softeners For Your Home Hard water is a reality that many of us live with in our homes. Hard water leaves dishes splotchy and quickly wears away the softness of clothes. Is there a way to get rid of...
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9 May An Annual Home Plumbing Maintenance To-Do List

Posted at 10:55 am in Plumbing Services

Home Plumbing Maintenance Spring has sprung and its time to clean! The yard and garage, are all ready for a refresh, but what about your plumbing? Keeping up with home plumbing maintenance is important to avoid costly and inconvenient malfunctions...
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25 Apr Tankless Water Heater Benefits: 10 Reasons to Upgrade Today

Posted at 3:26 pm in Plumbing Services

Tankless Water Heater Benefits If you're in the market for a tankless heater, you may be wondering about tankless water heater benefits and how they might affect you. These environmentally friendly options are becoming more and more common with homeowners,...
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11 Apr Easy Ideas for Smelly Drain Cleaning

Posted at 9:34 am in Plumbing Services

Smelly Drain Cleaning You may think you only need to call a plumber to unclog a drain or fix a leaking pipe. Did you know that your plumber can help you with smelly drain cleaning, too? Yikes, right? We've all...
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