STOP Using These Drain Cleaners + 7 Plumbing Questions | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Myrtle Beach

Running toilets, slow drains, water heater problems & what NOT to flush — a professional Benjamin Franklin Plumbing expert in Myrtle Beach, SC answers the plumbing questions homeowners ask most. 0:00 Why Does My Toilet Keep Running or Clogging? 4:46 What Should You NEVER Put Down Your Drains? 8:52 Are Store-Bought Drain Cleaners Safe to Use? 12:38 Why Does My Sink or Shower Drain Slowly? 14:23 Repair vs. Replace: Faucets & Fixtures 15:57 How Water Filtration Protects Your Plumbing, Skin & Hair 17:53 How Do I Know If My Water Heater Is Going Bad? 21:29 Tankless Water Heaters & the "Hot Water Sandwich" Explained 29:21 How Often Should You Flush Your Water Heater? 31:48 Buying a Home? Plumbing Red Flags to Check First Is your toilet constantly running? Hot water disappearing mid-shower? In this video, we break down the most common household plumbing problems, the maintenance habits that prevent expensive repairs, and the red flags to check before you buy a home. 🔧 Why toilet flappers deteriorate — and how the chlorine and chloramines in your water are destroying them (plus why borax tablets beat chlorine tablets for toilet cleaning) 🔧 The truth about "flushable" wipes, grease, and what your garbage disposal can actually handle 🔧 Why harsh store-bought drain cleaners can pit your pipes, ruin finishes, and create toxic gases — and what to use instead 🔧 The #1 cause of slow drains in coastal South Carolina (hint: it's not just hair and soap — it's sand) 🔧 The telltale sign your faucet needs replacing, not repairing: if the outside finish is failing, the inside is worse 🔧 How to troubleshoot no hot water: tripped breakers, bad thermostats, and failed heating elements 🔧 What a "hot water sandwich" is, why tankless units get them, and how a recirculation pump fixes it 🔧 Why water heaters over 8–10 years old should usually be replaced, not repaired 🔧 The three plumbing checks every home buyer should make: water heater age, drain flow, and working cut-off valves Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Myrtle Beach is here for everything from routine maintenance to emergency repairs. If there's any delay, it's you we pay!