In Tampa, low water pressure is a common homeowner complaint, but don’t ignore the downsides of water pressure that is too high. In fact, excessively high water pressure can wear down pipes and plumbing appliances, costing you money on plumbing repairs and replacements.
High water pressure isn’t always easy to detect, as the signs often appear as seemingly small, unrelated plumbing issues. Loud appliances and pipes, limited hot water, and costly water bills are three common issues that may signify that your water pressure is too high and, more importantly, why you should contact a professio...
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7 Reasons Why Your Tampa Home Might Have Low Water Pressure
Has your water pressure dipped making your showers less enjoyable or your bathtub an ordeal to fill up? You may have water pressure issues. Below, are 7 reasons why your water pressure might be low and what to do about it.
Take a look at your home’s main shut-off valve. You can find it where the main water pipe enters the home. If the wheel is not twisted all the way open or if the level handle is not parallel to the pipe, that can limit the flow of the water.
Check that your water softener is working properly. An improperly functioning water softener can cause a sudden change or decre...
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Tampa Bay Area Real Estate is Booming
Always Invest In a Plumbing Inspection Prior to Buying
Every reasonable buyer inspects at least several things before buying a home. Superficial obvious things are something that everyone checks. However, if you really want to know the state of a home, you have to scratch the surface. Electric, heating installations and insulation need to be at the top of the list, but your number one priority should be the plumbing since problems in plumbing are usually the hardest and often the most expensive to fix. Hence, every Tampa real estate buyer should hire a plumbing professional to do a compre...
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5 Common Mistakes Made with Do It Yourself Water Heater Installation
With the wealth of information available on the internet, Tampa homeowners are learning how to tackle home improvement projects themselves instead of bringing in a professional. The DIY approach has its merits and benefits. But too often, cutting corners can cost you more in the end.
Many plumbing projects, including installing a tank water heater, should only be attempted by those with the proper experience and tools, such as a licensed plumber. There are many mistakes homeowners make during a DIY water heater installation, ranging from choosing the wrong tank siz...
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Get a Hands-Free Restroom with Cass Plumbing
Hey Tampa businesses & restaurants, want to provide a comfortable, hygienic restroom for your customers and employees? Cass Plumbing can help you create a hands-free restroom experience for your business that utilizes motion sensor technology and smart plumbing solutions.
What’s in a Hands-free Restroom?
A Cass Plumbing hands-free restroom uses technical innovations to upgrade your business restrooms to a new “touchless normal.”
Hands-free toilet flush valves eliminate the need to press the toilet flush lever with a hand.
Toilet seat protectors help people feel a little bette...
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Tampa’s New Trend in Plumbing is Smart Plumbing Fixtures by Cass Plumbing
Installations of smart plumbing fixtures by Cass Plumbing are becoming more prevalent throughout the Tampa Bay region every week. Today’s Tampa homeowners rely on smart products for improved convenience and savings from the systems and devices used every day. While smart home plumbing technology offers Tampa homeowners many perks where comfort, convenience, and home care are concerned.
The licensed Tampa plumbers of Cass Plumbing share some of the smart home plumbing products that keep you connected with water consumption in your house. Learn more about what these systems and devices have...
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Got Gas? Let A Professional Plumber from Cass Plumbing Handle It
We’re here to talk to you about the gas that fuels your water heaters, boilers, grills, stoves and so on. When you think of needing a plumber, you tend to think of things that are all water related like fixing your toilet, leaky faucet, installing a new water heater, the list could go on.
When you install, alter or repair a gas line or appliance, you should always have a certified professional do the work
At Cass Plumbing, We’re here to make your life easier, so we’ve gathered a list of popular appliances and places in your home that often require a gas connection.
Gas Water Heate...
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Tampa Drain Cleaning Service
Drain clogged? Trust Cass Plumbing for professional drain cleaning and rooter services in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Brandon areas.
Homeowners understand why it’s important to invest in high-quality drain cleaning services. Getting your drains cleaned on a regular basis is a great way to keep your Tampa plumbing system working efficiently. At Cass Plumbing, we offer comprehensive drain cleaning and rooter services designed to keep your drains running smoothly.
Types of Clogged Drains We Can Handle
If you have a clogged drain, we can offer fast and reliable solutio...
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Tampa Bay’s Water Quality Continues to Worsen
A recent report shows the quality of water for a portion of Tampa Bay has continued to worsen for the sixth straight year.
Old Tampa Bay, the northern body of water that sits between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, has continued to see an uptick in harmful nutrients that have contributed to yearly algae blooms, according to the Tampa Estuary Program's recent report.
The program's assistant director, Maya Burke, says the source of the problem can be traced back to the various bridges and causeways that sprawl across the bay. The Gandy, Bayside, and Howard Frank...
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Plumbing Leaks Waste Millions of Dollars Every Year in Tampa
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 ...
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