Sometimes when your drains clog up you may need to call a plumber if the blockage is bad or it can cause damage to your plumbing system or home. Other times, it is safe to open a clogged drain yourself and save a little bit of time and money. With the population and traveling in […]
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Top Five Ways to Fight the Freeze
As temperatures drop, the risk for frozen pipes increases. Here are some tips to help protect your pipes and property. As cold temperatures hit, your plumbing is especially at risk. Frozen pipes can cause extensive damage to your home and property, so here are the top five tips from the trusted plumbers at Benjamin Franklin […]
Top Tips for Winter
As we officially enter winter, keep these top tips in the mind to help protect your plumbing and save water during the colder months. Winter is a busy time for plumbers. Extra holiday visitors, extra cooking and colder temperatures can put pressure on your plumbing. To keep things flowing smoothly at your home consider these […]
Black Friday, Busy Day for Retailers and Plumbers too
Plumbers prepare for one of the busiest days of the year. Why the day after Thanksgiving leaves so many people stuck. Gobble, gobble, stuff, stuff and uh oh…stuck. It’s a common scene plumbers with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® see every year on Black Friday. All the cooking, eating and clean up that comes with the Thanksgiving […]
Scam Alert: Don’t be misled
Looking for a Plumber? Beware of scams and misrepresentations The last thing a property owner needs when facing a plumbing problem is an unscrupulous operator using the internet to misrepresent who they are in an attempt to steal business. “If they pretend they’re someone else when you are looking for a plumber,” said Mark Carpenter, […]