How Long Will Your Pipes Last? It Depends…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting Enough Hot Water

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It’s easy to take our hot water heaters for granted. It’s not something we think about, until we go to turn on the hot water, and it doesn’t come out. Then it’s a problem. If you’re not getting enough hot water out of your hot water heater, there can be a few different reasons. Here are five reasons it may be happening. 1. Sediment Sediment in your tank can be a sign of a more serious issue, and create problems with the hot water coming out of the tank. Over time, and especially in areas with hard water, minerals can build up at the bottom of the tank, and prevent the water from being heated...
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Why Sewage Is Coming Up Through Your Bathtub

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What To Do If Sewage Starts Coming Up Through Your Bathtub Sewage coming up through your bathtub is more than just gross. It poses a major health risk as sewage contains harmful bacteria and microorganisms that can be dangerous if exposed to them. While your tub or shower will certainly need a deep cleaning when this occurs, you’ll first need to get to the root of the issue. If you notice sewage coming up through your bathtub, research Tampa licensed plumbers right away to get it fixed. The Reason Sewage Is Coming Up Through the Bathtub The most common reason for sewage coming up...
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The Importance of an Anode Rod in Your Water Heater

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When we talk about water heaters with Tampa homeowners, we’re often surprised by the way they think of it. If you’re taking your water heater for granted, we want today to be the last day you do so. Your home’s water heater is one of the hardest working and most important systems that you have in your home. This is because you use your water heater daily and heavily. It’s the system you’re relying on to take a shower, wash your dishes, and wash your clothes. If you want your water heater to work properly, then understanding it is a great place to start. Today, we want to make the subject of...
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Drain Maintenance Tips Every Tampa Homeowner Should Know

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Nobody wants to spend their weekend on the Internet researching how to unclog a drain. We’ve all been there, up to our elbows in smelly, backed-up water, questioning every decision we’ve ever made because of a clogged drain. What if the Tampa plumbing experts at Cass Plumbing told you that you could avoid clogged drains with very minimal effort? Get ready! The information below is essential drain maintenance tips to prevent clogged drains and keep the pipes flowing in your Tampa home. Keep The Water Flowing Through Your Pipes Flowing With These Drain Maintenance Tips Be Careful What Goes Dow...
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Plumbing Leaks Waste Billions of Dollars

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An estimated 12 percent of the water that supplies U.S. houses is wasted on leaks, spilling more than 775 billion gallons of water each year, according to a Residential End Uses of Water study. Cass Plumbing urges Tampa residents to take pragmatic and technological steps toward fighting the water waste and financial burden of plumbing leaks. Water’s relative in low cost and it creates a common misperception that leaking fixtures are harmless. In fact, among the more than 23,000 houses that participated in the water use study, 10 percent were found to waste at least 90 gallons of water each ...
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