What is a Hot Water Heater Blanket?
What is a Hot Water Heater Blanket? 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 what is a hot water heater blanket is vital. A hot water heater blanket is a an insulated sheet that wraps around a […]
Why Does My Water Heater Pilot Light Keep Going Out?
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 contribute to why a pilot goes out and why it won’t stay lit. As soon as an understanding of why […]
Common Sewer Line Problems
Sewer Line Problems Strike 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 lines above ground and underground. Because customer satisfaction is important to us, we help […]
How To Remove A Shower Drain Cover
How To Remove A Shower Drain Cover A shower drain cover is 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 time, hair accumulates down inside the drain, which creates a clogged drain. […]
How Do I Stop My Leaking Toilet?
How Do I Stop My 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 your front yard. The problem could be coming from a leaking toilet […]
What is a P Trap?
The P Trap You’ve probably noticed curved shape pipes, also known as P Traps, 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 serve an important purpose. In fact, without a P Trap, sewage gases would make their […]
How Does A Water Softener Work?
How Does A Water Softener Work? Hard water is a reality that many of us live with in our homes. Even though, is soft water really important? Hard water leaves dishes splotchy and quickly wears away the softness of clothes. Is there a way to get rid of these irritating splotches and provide your home […]
An Annual Home Plumbing Maintenance To-Do List
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 and plumbing emergencies. Every year your pipes, faucets, drains, and appliances should be inspected! Here are several highlights […]
Easy Ideas for Smelly Drain Cleaning
Easy Ideas for 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 been there. Of course, when you run smelly foods like eggs and […]
