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The historic charm of Granbury, TX is evident with the log cabin courthouse and the mid-19th century square. The Granbury Opera House still hosts productions of bestselling Broadway shows. The town was named after Confederate General Hiram B. Granberry.

For years, there’s been speculation as to why the spellings are different, but experts have revealed that the General chose the alternate spelling. There are lots of ideas as to why he decided upon Granbury, TX instead of Granberry, TX.

The town was kept from significant expansion until 1969 when the Brazos River was dammed. Today, that waterway is called Lake Granbury in TX.

Many families’ settled here after the Texas Revolution against Mexico. Davy Crockett’s wife, Elizabeth Crockett and many others moved to Hood County in 1853 after being awarded 650 acres in Granbury, TX land grants for their successful defense of the Alamo.

While Granbury, TX is a little town, it has a riotous history. Today it is a tightly knit community that values the beauty and safety of the TX village. The proud people work together in harmony to create an ideal place to forge a career in the neighboring metropolis of Fort Worth, raise a healthy family, or relax and enjoy the benefits of retirement.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth is proud to be the most relied upon plumber in the region. We strive to earn your trust as honest, hardworking, and considerate plumber professionals who share the overarching values of the community.

Signals Your Pipes Need a Professional Plumber

It’s best to trust your instincts when it comes to the utilities and appliances inside your home. Chances are if you’re worried about an aspect of your plumbing, you’ll need a trained plumber to remedy the situation.

Of course, it’s wise to break out the plunger for small clogs but beware of using harsh chemicals. They can cause more harm than help.

Many drain cleaners are full of corrosive elements that eat away at the integrity of your plumbing system and cost you a significant amount of money.

It’s wise to consult a plumber if you’re experiencing persistent, small issues and immediately relying on a professional plumber for any of the following worries.

  • A Serious Lack of Hot Water: Hot water is probably the most important improvement to the human washing routine. We depend on it to clean our bodies, wash our clothes, and to sterilize many materials. Waking up to a broken boiler or water heater can put a severe cramp in your day. Messing with these utilities without proper training can raise the cost of calling a plumber to your home.

 

  • Burst Pipes: It sounds self-explanatory, but not all burst pipes result in dramatic swells of water flooding your living room. Most pipes are hidden in the walls or underneath the floorboards. Often the leaks collect in unseen places and the homeowner doesn’t become aware of the problem until it’s severe. An observant plumber will be able to identify the source. Pay attention to the areas surrounding water sources like the utility room, bathrooms, and kitchens. You’ll spot yellow and brownish stains on the walls or ceilings and may expose molds and other allergens. Burst pipes immediately require the attention of an expert plumber.

 

  • That’s Stinky like a Rotten Egg!: Foul smells are never pleasant. The occasional bit of food gets stuck in the sink or food disposal. Inspect the area before assuming the worst, but a rotten egg scent may mean dangerous gas from the ground is entering your home through your plumbing. The popularity of leasing gas rights to fracking companies brings extra income, but it causes geological issues including earthquakes. This movement disturbs the stationary plumbing putting excessive stress on the pipes. If you’re struggling with any of the complications associated with fracking depend on a specialist plumber from Benjamin Franklin who has specifically trained to handle fracking plumbing challenges.

 

  • Under No Pressure, Water Pressure that is: Anyone who has lived in a place with crappy water pressure knows what a struggle it is to rinse the shampoo out of their hair. Low water pressure means high water bills because you’re using a lot more water. Did you know that low water pressure can cost you more than a leaky faucet? It wastes precious natural resources that our arid but beautifully dry Texas desperately needs conserved. Typically, the source of low water pressure is a clog in the aerator. A plumber can evaluate the situation and give you a range of options on how to improve your water pressure and lower your water rates.

 

  • Things that Go Bump, Groan, and Pop All the Time: Our modern conveniences make noise. Refrigerators hum, clocks tick, and faucets groan? Unusual sounds are a sign it’s time to call us. The unexpected noises could be an indicator that your plumbing network is at risk. Call a plumber as soon as possible.

 

  • Renovation Station: Redecorating a home is an exciting time. There are color schemes to choose from, layouts to plan, and appliances to research and install. The technology upgrades aren’t reserved for your cell phone. Appliances like showers, taps, refrigerators, specialty tubs, jacuzzi’s and many other common items found in the modern home are incredibly complex to install. Rely on a plumber to make sure you get off to a good start!

Attempting to self-install advanced appliances to water sources can be challenging for pro