During the winter months here in North Carolina, your pipes can freeze very easily. As any homeowner that has gone through this can attest, frozen pipes are something many of us never want to have to deal with. Frozen pipes can break extremely easily, which can pose you with a very large problem in your plumbing system. Pipe breaks can cause toxic mildew in your home, rust your cabinets or wood flooring, and destroy your prized possessions through excessive water damage. Our prompt plumbing professionals can make sure this common problem does not occur to you. And with a free evaluation on all your plumbing issues, you have nothing to lose.

For all your plumbing issues in Charlotte and the surrounding area, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is here to help. For additional information regarding pipe breaks, give us a call at 704-461-1700 or contact us online today.

With our reliable technicians on your side, you can rest assured that your furnace is in the best hands possible when you need it the most. Our detailed cleaning and inspection of your heating system will include tests for your furnace, thermostat, ignition system, safety controls, as well as checking for leaks and means for inefficiency, as well as various other things we look for and inspect. You should only leave your furnace under the watch of a trusted professional – like the heating professionals with One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. Our technicians offer some of the best warranties in the business, as well as 24/7 emergency service, as we know furnaces don’t cater to the typical 9-5 business hours.

For all your heating needs this time of year, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help. For additional information about a furnace inspection this winter, give us a call at 704-323-8004 or contact us online today.

Much of the traditional holiday food menu contains fatty oils and grease. Items such as roasted chicken, pie, cookie dough, sauces and gravy, oils, butter, and steak juices have clog creating substance. Water can’t carry all of these substances down the sink drain pipes and too much of them will create a major backup.

Also, some of these oils are not environmentally friendly, aside from the danger of clogging your drain. In most cities and metropolitan areas, you can take up to 10 gallons to local landfill’s that have household and hazardous waste collection facilities. Check your local Charlotte NC city website to find where these landfills are located.  Oils are often reused in an environmentally friendly way and recycled to make another usable product.

Your local Charlotte NC plumber at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing most likely has family of his own in town over the holidays. And while emergency plumbing service is offered, following these simple steps to keep your plumbing draining smoothly over the holidays can’t hurt:

• Do not dump cooking oils and grease into sink drains
• Food scraps should be put into a plastic trash bag
• Cooking grease should be cooled and then scraped into trash bags
• “Unflushables” such as baby wipes, diapers, rags, paper towels, toilet bowel cleaning pads, hygiene products and anything that will not breakup or dissolve in water should not be flushed down the toilet

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your Charlotte NC plumbing maintenance specialists, can provide you with drain cleaning service should you have trouble this holiday season. Give them at call at 704-461-1700 or visit them online to schedule plumbing service now.

Much of the traditional holiday food menu contains fatty oils and grease. Items such as roasted chicken, pie, cookie dough, sauces and gravy, oils, butter, and steak juices have clog creating substance. Water can’t carry all of these substances down the sink drain pipes and too much of them will create a major backup.

Also, some of these oils are not environmentally friendly, aside from the danger of clogging your drain. In most cities and metropolitan areas, you can take up to 10 gallons to local landfill’s that have household and hazardous waste collection facilities. Check your local Charlotte NC city website to find where these landfills are located.  Oils are often reused in an environmentally friendly way and recycled to make another usable product.

Your local Charlotte NC plumber at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing most likely has family of his own in town over the holidays. And while emergency plumbing service is offered, following these simple steps to keep your plumbing draining smoothly over the holidays can’t hurt:

• Do not dump cooking oils and grease into sink drains
• Food scraps should be put into a plastic trash bag
• Cooking grease should be cooled and then scraped into trash bags
• “Unflushables” such as baby wipes, diapers, rags, paper towels, toilet bowel cleaning pads, hygiene products and anything that will not breakup or dissolve in water should not be flushed down the toilet

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your Charlotte NC plumbing maintenance specialists, can provide you with drain cleaning service should you have trouble this holiday season. Give them at call at 704-461-1700 or visit them online to schedule plumbing service now.

Your heat pump is one of the most important aspects of your heating system. What your heat pump does essentially is move your heat from room to room through mechanical means. There are two popular types of heat pumps, air-source heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps. Air-source heat pumps pull their heat from the outdoor air in the winter, while a geothermal heat pump draws heat from the ground. Both these styles of heat pumps are efficient, and can keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer – something every homeowner needs. Our prompt and professional heating technicians will make sure your system is operating effectively and efficiently, all while keeping your monthly utility bills as low as possible, and your system as energy-efficient as needed.

For all your heating needs this time of year, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help. For additional information regarding heat pumps today, give us a call at 704-323-8004 or contact us online today.

With our 24-hour emergency repair services, you will never have to worry about a sudden system breakdown shutting down your plumbing. Our trained and knowledgeable plumbing professionals can make sure your system is running smoothly and efficiently, no matter what time of day or night. We are always available to answer the call, and possess the equipment, skills, and tools needed to handle any project effectively, large or small. And as part of our professional policy, all of our plumbing repairs come with a satisfaction guarantee.

When you find yourself in need of a sudden plumbing repair, you often don’t have time to wait until the morning. With the 24-hour emergency repair services provided by the reputable and reliable plumbing professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, you won’t have to. For additional information regarding emergency plumbing repair in Charlotte and the surrounding area, give us a call at 704-461-1700 or contact us online today.

Using our state-of-the-art infrared video camera inspections, we can diagnose and detect any problems with your central heating system. The heating and cooling trade has come a long way from simple flashlights and mirrors, and our advanced technologies reflect that. By showing you the exact root cause of the problem, you can see for yourself just what precisely is going on in your system. All of our repairs are guaranteed, and our drug-free, background-checked technicians will provide you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to your system and your home’s safety. We know that safety is one of the main concerns when having work done inside your home, and we respect that. With our camera inspections, seeing is truly believing.

For all your residential heating needs in the area, we are here to help. For additional information regarding heating camera inspections, give us a call at 704-323-8004 or contact us online today.

Many store bought drain cleaners will only temporarily prevent drain clogs and for heavy buildup, often can’t handle the job. Your Charlotte plumber, Ben Franklin Plumbing, will use professional services like drain snaking, hydro jetting, and video camera inspection to find the root cause of your clogged drain. Clogged drains can become worse over time, often due to material buildup that continues to collect, so it is essential that you relieve these issues as soon as you notice water buildup.

One of the most common causes of household drain clogs is grease, soap, and hair buildup. Manmade obstructions from unacceptable items not meant for residential pipes and drains are often flushed or dropped in sinks. These unwanted items cause major backups more quickly and need to be addressed as soon as possible. With the punctual plumber promise, Ben Franklin Plumbing is your Charlotte drain cleaning service of choice. Emergency drain cleaning service, available 24 hours a day, is just a phone call away.

Drain snaking is one of the most common and effective approaches to clearing clogged drains. Hydro jetting clean tougher buildups with high pressure water making sure the walls of the pipe are also clean. Video camera inspection can pinpoint the cause of a clogged drain with state-of-the-art cameras fed down the drain line to the source of the buildup. Video camera inspections can also confirm a drain is cleared after using other methods of unclogging the drain.

Do not hesitate to call a plumbing professional to clear your clogged drain. Schedule a drain cleaning with Ben Franklin Plumbing by visiting them online or calling 704.461.1700.

By ensuring your system is up-to-grade, you are keeping your costs at a minimum and your performance at a high. Our trained technicians can replace an older model of furnace with a brand new system, one that boasts the latest technological advancements in the industry and can serve your home for years to come. If your system is older than 20 years, it may be time to consider a replacement. If your system boasts an old coal burner that was previous switched over to oil or gas, lacks electronic ignition, or does not have vent dampers or a draft fan, you also may want to consider a replacement. These models are severely out-of-date, meaning you are not attaining the energy-efficiency you could today, and spending unnecessary money on your monthly utility bills.

Our heating experts can evaluate your current system for cost-effectiveness and energy-efficiency, making our best recommendation as to whether to repair or replace your furnace. For additional information regarding furnace repair and maintenance, give us a call or visit us online today.

A home is probably your largest investment and a mysterious leak can create unnecessary stress and expense. Water leak damage can destroy ceilings, walls, floor coverings and furnishings. Microbial growth and building material deterioration is devastating. Finding the source of the leak and finding it quickly is of utmost importance.

Leak detection from your Charlotte NC leak detection professionals will find the source of the problem leak and provide a complete leak detection report. Having to repair damaged walls, ceilings, carpets, or other flooring due to leaks are never ideal and the leak report will give you a place to start. It is highly recommended that you consult the professional leak detection service from your local Charlotte plumber.

Leaks can occur at any time. To accommodate the immediate needs of their residential and commercial customers, expert leak detection service providers offer round-the-clock services. Emergency leak detection and same-day repair services are available on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers not only emergency plumbing but also a punctual plumber guarantee. Licensed plumbers are on call to deliver superior plumbing services to Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Your leak detection service professionals inspect the entire plumbing system to better inform customers about the state of their foundation and pipe system. Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your local Charlotte NC plumber at 704-461-1700 to schedule leak detection services and to find out how we can help with all your plumbing repair needs.