If you find that you have a lot of standing water on your property after a heavy Tampa rain, consider installing an outdoor drain. Standing water that stays in contact with your home’s foundation can cause structural damage or basement leaks, so it’s a good idea to start looking into solutions for different types of outdoor drains as soon as possible.
In this article we’ll review different types of drains and how they are used to minimize the risk of flooding.
4 Outdoor Drain Types
Aside from possible structural damage, storm water that has nowhere to go can end up flooding out and erod...
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How to Maximize the Life of Your Water Heater
A well-functioning water heater is a staple for any home. At Cass Plumbing, we can help you install, repair, and maintain your water heater. We’ve provided Tampa homeowners with water heater services for over 40 years!
Different Water Heater Types
There are a variety of water heaters that can be installed in your Tampa home, and each type functions in different ways and has different benefits. There are 2 basic types of water heaters: the traditional tank-type water heaters (the more common water heaters) and tankless water heaters. In the United States, 40% of the traditional tank-type wate...
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4 Reasons High-Efficiency Toilets Make Sense for Tampa Homeowners
Back in 1994, when high-efficiency toilets became the law of the land, no one really wanted to install something called a “low-flow” toilet.
Homeowners didn’t mind the idea of using less water, but the fact that these toilets weren’t very good at flushing effectively made many people eager to hold onto their old residential plumbing fixtures. Many homeowners even began looking for used pre-1994 toilets at garage sales around the Tampa area.
Thankfully, a lot has changed since 1994. Toilet manufacturers have made significant design modifications and, today, these fixtures are very well wo...
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The Ideal Water Pressure for Your Home
A warm shower with just the right water pressure is a great feeling, but did you know that the water pressure in your Tampa home could damage your plumbing system? In this plumbing blog article, we show the ideal water pressure setting for your home and how to check it.
What is Water Pressure?
Water pressure refers to the amount of force the water to push it through your pipes. This is reported in pounds per square inch (psi) and can be measured by a gauge.
Water pressure can be affected by altitude, current demand, sediment buildup, or a blockage in the plumbing pipes.
Every Tampa Home...
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5 Signs You Need a Sewer Line Inspection
Though you don’t see it, or even think about it often, a high-functioning sewer system is vital to the health and safety of your Tampa home. You’ll likely only realize how important it is when you encounter drainage issues.
When left untreated sewer and drainage problems can cause severe, extensive damage to your home and can pose dangerous health concerns to you and your loved ones as well. You may think sewer drainage issues are easy to spot, but sometimes, they show themselves in small ways. While you may want to just ignore a slow draining toilet or low water levels, they can be signs o...
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How Long Will Your Pipes Last? It Depends…
No one wants to replace the plumbing in their Tampa home. Determining exactly how long your pipes will last can be difficult, however, it depends on when they were installed, and what material they are made of. Add to that the fact that everyone’s plumbing is different. It's tough to figure out how long they’ll last. There are, however, common materials that pipes are made from, which can help predict when they’ll need to be replaced.
Types of Piping:
Copper: Copper remains a common material in building and lasts between 70 and 80 years. If your home was recently built with copper plumbing, ...
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3 Signs You Might Have a Hidden Plumbing Leak
In order to prevent a plumbing leak from causing severe structural damage to your Tampa home, it's essential to recognize the plumbing leak and then get it repaired by a Tampa plumbing professional fast. Unfortunately, not all leaks are as apparent as water dripping from your faucet or pipes. Some plumbing leaks are hidden in ceilings, floors, or walls. To help you spot these types of plumbing leaks, we have comprised a list of signs you should be on the lookout for.
What to Look For in Hidden Plumbing Leaks
Mold Growth
If you spot mold in your home, that could be a sign of a hidden plumbin...
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How to Temporarily Fix a Leaky Pipe Until Cass Plumbing Arrives
It’s the middle of the night or the weekend, and you notice a leaky pipe in your bathroom. You can always pick up the phone and call Cass Plumbing for a professional emergency repair, but if you wanted to hold it off for a day and stop the water from spraying everywhere, there is a way to temporarily fix the pipe leak. Below, are 5 steps to temporarily fix a pipe leak.
The 5 Steps to Temporarily Fix a Leaky Pipe
As a temporary fix for your leaky pipe, try the following steps. Fixing the pipe won’t permanently solve the problem, but it can help minimize the damage until the Cass Plumbing arri...
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4 Reasons Why Your Toilet Is Slow to Fill
Is your toilet water taking too long to fill after a flush? This is a typical issue for households. There may be several issues leading up to this problem. While none are particularly serious or pricey to address, recognizing the problem may help you choose the proper solution so you can get your toilet working as efficiently as possible once again.
Why Is Your Toilet Slow To Fill?
If your toilet is slow to fill, it might be due to one of four reasons: a clogged vent, a clogged drain, faulty plumbing, or a blocked pipe.
1. A clogged vent. If your vent is clogged, the air won’t be able to ...
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Commercial Plumbing: Helpful Tips To Get Your Business Spring-Ready
The Tampa Bay spring is getting closer and most Tampa area residents are looking forward to it. As you go about making your to-do list to prep for spring cleaning, don’t forget to add some quick plumbing maintenance tasks to it. Here are some helpful commercial plumbing tips to make sure your business is ready for the upcoming spring season in Tampa.
Pay special attention to the wet areas in your business including your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. You want to be sure that no leaks or other problems that came up over winter.
Clear out debris from your gutters, downspouts, and d...
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