4 Labor Day Plumbing Tips From Cass Plumbing

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Labor Day will be here soon for the hard working people of Tampa and this three-day weekend is perfect for taking care of some small plumbing jobs. If you’re like many Tampa homeowners, you probably have more than a few plumbing projects on your list. While some of these plumbing jobs are best left to a professional plumber like the ones at Cass Plumbing, others are routine plumbing maintenance that you can handle on your own. Here are four things you can do to stay stress-free and avoid making an emergency call to plumbers in Tampa, FL later on: Clean and maintain your garbage disposal –...
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The 8 Most Common Plumbing Problems in Tampa

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Plumbing problems are an inevitable part of owning a home in Tampa. While some plumbing problems come with aging fixtures or normal wear and tear on plumbing equipment, others may be caused by how certain plumbing systems are used and maintained. Cass Plumbing provides the homeowners and businesses in the Tampa region with the plumbing expertise needed to get people through the common and uncommon plumbing problems. Below are some of the most common plumbing problems in Tampa, information on how they happen, and what you can do about them. 1. Dripping Faucets Dripping faucets are annoy...
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Why You Should Choose Quality Plumbing Fixtures Installed By a Reputable Tampa Plumbing Company

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When a water heater, plumbing pipe, faucet, toilet, or other plumbing fixture breaks, many people’s first instinct is to opt for the cheapest replacement available, installed by the cheapest plumbing installer available. While Cass Plumbing understands the need for cost-effective plumbing solutions, too often the cheapest option will fail to meet your expectations. Life Expectancy – If you opt for a poor quality plumbing fixture, or installation by a less-than-savvy plumber, it’s likely that your new fixture won’t last as long as it should. Aesthetics – Every product you choose for you...
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7 Reasons Why Hydro Jetting Can Be Beneficial

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What is hydro jetting? Many homes throughout the Tampa region could use hydro jetting service. First, we would like to explain hydro jetting. Hydro jetting is the cleaning of drains and sewers with a procedure that involves using water under high pressure. The ability of the high-pressure water to break through buildup and obstructions makes it an efficient method for cleaning drains and sewer lines. Hydro jetting is also useful for removing other kinds of blockages like tree roots that have grown into pipes and other similar things. Drains can be quickly and easily cleared wit...
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4 Signs You Might Want to Consider Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater

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There’s nothing worse than a shower going cold while you’re in the middle of taking a shower. If that sounds overdramatic, it probably hasn’t happened to you. Accessing hot water reliably is an absolute necessity. If you’re facing water temperature problems, then you’re likely already in the market for a new water heater. When it comes to replacing your water heater, you should consider a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters have become extremely popular throughout the Tampa area, and they provide a more technologically advanced service than traditional tank-type water heaters. If ...
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Clogged Drains in Tampa

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When most of us encounter a clogged drain in our Tampa home, we expect it to be a simple fix, either on our own or a call to a local Tampa plumber, like the experts at Cass Plumbing. What most of us don’t realize is that a clog can be a symptom of a larger problem. Drains work using the power of gravity to pull greywater and sewage through the system and out of the house. While a single clogged drain is often not a cause for alarm, if ALL the drains in your home are slow or begin to clog, that is a symptom of a much larger problem for which you should call your local plumber. A plumber c...
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4 Reasons You Should Have Your Drains Cleaned Professionally

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Every Tampa home has it, that one sink that just clogs all the time. You plunge it once every couple of months or even weeks, but it doesn’t matter. It seems like you get the water flowing one day, and the very next the drain plugs up again. It’s the “problem” drain. Chances are, you’ve stopped trying to deal with the problem drain. Maybe you’ve even concluded that there’s nothing you can do about it. Don’t give up just yet! Problem drains happen for all kinds of reasons, but there’s always something you can do. Usually, it’s even less involved than you might assume. If you plunge and p...
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7 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT TAMPA PLUMBER

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If your water heater is acting up or your drains are running slow, you need to call a reliable Tampa plumber that you can trust. Making a rash decision about the plumber you call could result in more problems down the road. You want to find a Tampa plumber whose advice you can trust and who offers long-term results. While you can’t avoid plumbing problems entirely, you can avoid having to fix the same plumbing problem several times. Price is an important part of making your decision, but it shouldn’t be the deciding factor. Often, plumbing companies offer the lowest price over the phone ...
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How Pipe Corrosion Happens

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In the Tampa Bay region pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time and in certain conditions. How does pipe corrosion affect your plumbing and your home’s water? Also, how do you prevent your pipes from corroding? Corrosion affects different types of pipes in different ways. Cast iron pipe corrosion looks different than galvanized pipe corrosion and it can be caused by several factors. The bottom line: we want your plumbing and the water you drink to be safe. What are the Causes of Pipe Corrosion? Corrosion is an electrochemic...
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Remodel the Most Important Room in Your House – The Bathroom!

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Homeowners throughout Tampa use their bathrooms several times a day, but it's not always top of mind when it comes to home improvement projects. If you stop to think about it, your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your Tampa home – a place where you start and end your day, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. So why not make it a space that’s both functional and stylish? As a Tampa homeowner, you may not be excited about a bathroom remodel because of the wrong notions flying around. You worry that the process will be super expensive, full of stress and it will ta...
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