Plumbing Leaks Waste Millions of Dollars Every Year in Tampa

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by JimLouis

According to the 2016 Residential End Uses of Water study, an estimated 12 percent of the water that supplies the Greater Tampa Bay region homes and businesses is wasted on leaks. Nationally, there are more than 775 billion gallons of water each year that are wasted on plumbing leaks. March 20-26 is Fix a Leak Week—an EPA-WaterSense awareness initiative. Cass Plumbing, Tampa Bay's plumbing leak expert, urges residents in the Tampa region to take pragmatic and technological steps toward fighting the resource waste and financial burden of plumbing leaks. Water’s relative low cost creates a ...

Helpful Plumbing Tips

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by JimLouis

How to Clean Hair Out of a Drain Even if you use a drain stopper in your drain, enough hair could eventually slip into your drain to slow it down. To get your drain flowing again properly, either break up hair clumps enough that they’ll pass through the drain or pull all the hair out of the drain manually. If your shower, tub, or bathroom drains aren’t draining effectively, then hair is the most likely culprit. The minute you notice slow draining, try one of the following methods. Chances are, you’ll clean out the hair and solve the problem fast. And don’t worry: we laid out the ...

Expert Repiping Services Throughout the Tampa Area

Posted on March 5, 2021 by JimLouis

Looking for reliable, cost-effective repiping solutions for your Tampa home? Call Cass Plumbing at (813) 265-9200 to learn more about how we can help you today. When it comes time to repipe your home, there are several important decisions to be made. First, is repiping absolutely necessary? This can be an expensive undertaking. Second, what kind of pipes are out there and how will they benefit you with replacement? At Cass Plumbing, we aim to answer all of your piping concerns. We have extensive experience in pipe repair and replacement that allows us to supply well-educated answers to ...

Storm Sewers in Tampa, by Cass Plumbing

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by JimLouis

Your storm drainage system serves an important purpose on your Tampa property. Without it, your home is susceptible to damages and potential flooding from the water surrounding your home. Additionally, storm water runoff could potentially pose a risk to the natural environment in your area as well as the water quality. The slope of a roof and the materials we use for construction create a disruption to the natural flow of storm water, and it can bring foreign debris and pollutants to the world around you. That is one of the reasons there are Hillsborough County storm water manageme...

How to Fix Your Running Toilet

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by JimLouis

You have a running toilet for one of two reasons: Either water is leaking from the tank into the bowl, or the fill tube is refilling too much water into the tank, activating its overflow tube. You should be able to stop either problem quickly by adjusting the flapper, float, or tubes. Often, running toilets are an easier to fix than homeowners think. In fact, you may be able to stop your toilet from running right now, without leaving your home for supplies or getting your hands dirty. If your toilet keeps running… and running, try making each of the following simple adjustments. The adv...

5 Signs You Need Drain Cleaning Service

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by JimLouis

1. Improper (Slow) Draining You will notice this when a bathtub, sink, or a shower drain out the water slowly compared to water draining at a normal rate. The waste build-up in pipe clogs creates all the trouble of slow draining. Slowly, it starts restricting the smooth flow of water and starts accumulating other small waste and grows the problem with an increase in the usage of the system. If you have slow drains, call professional Tampa drain cleaning service, like Cass Plumbing, to clear the blockages that have built up over time. We'll get your drains flowing fast again. 2. Unp...

Should You Go Tankless?

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by JimLouis

Are you looking for ways to save on your Tampa utility bills? Water heating accounts for around 18% of your home’s energy usage, making it the second-highest contributor to your utility costs after your HVAC system. If you’re in the market for a new water heater, the best choice for energy savings might be to skip the tank and opt for a tankless water heater this time around. Learn more about tankless vs. traditional water heaters to determine if this upgrade is right for your home. HOW DOES A TANKLESS WATER HEATER WORK? Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heat...

Are You Running Out of Hot Water?

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by JimLouis

There are many different reasons why your water heater isn’t producing enough hot water. It could be too small for your house, the settings on the water heater may be set wrong, or there could be a more serious problem. Things like sediment buildup, broken dip tubes or heating elements, and leaks can all effect the amount of hot water your water heater produces. By determining the reason of why you’re running out of hot water, you can identify the specific cause of the problem. Find the description that most closely matches your hot water issue below to find out what’s going on. Onc...

Why Water Leaks Through the Ceiling After a Shower

Posted on January 22, 2021January 23, 2021 by JimLouis

After someone in your home takes a shower, does water sometimes leak downstairs? Do you notice wet spots or water stains on the ceiling directly below the bathroom? You may have a ceiling leak from the upstairs bathroom. This type of plumbing leak is common. How much damage can a small shower leak cause? Plenty. Water will ruin the drywall and could lead to wood rot and costly structural damage. Mold may grow and put your family at risk of respiratory illnesses or skin irritation. To make matters even worse, you may see a spike in your water bill. If you want to keep your home safe, you...

Is Your Water Heater Leaking? What to Do!

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by JimLouis

Water heaters, whether gas or electric, will last, on average, anywhere from 8 to 12 years. At any time throughout the life of a water heater, there’s always a chance it could leak. It's quite common, and we here at Cass Plumbing of Tampa Bay see this plumbing problem all the time. If your water heater leaks, the good news is that many small water heater leaks can be patched up pretty easily. Often, with a small water heater leak, there are several things you can do before you call a Tampa plumber to make it easier! WHY IS YOUR WATER HEATER LEAKING? The leading causes of water he...