If you’re a Tampa homeowner or anyone with experience in DIY fixes for plumbing, you’ve likely heard mixed opinions on whether or not drain cleaners are safe to use on clogs. Some say chemical cleaners, when used in moderation, are fine to use – while others advise you to avoid them at all costs. So what do you do when you have a pesky clog in your plumbing system?
Non-chemical methods for unclogging a drain
Before you turn to drain cleaners of any kind, there are a few other approaches you can attempt.
Use a baking soda and vinegar mixture. Pour a pot of hot (not quite boiling) water d...
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Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal, How to do it Right
Garbage disposals are the work horse of the average Tampa kitchen. They suck away food waste, slurp up flat soda, and in general help make homes a little less wasteful and a little more eco-friendly.
It’s not too difficult to keep your garbage disposal working at its best. First things first, know what things aren’t supposed to be put into the garbage disposal.
Fibrous materials, coffee grounds, liquid grease, bones, fruit pits, or egg shells. These are all things that can dull blades, cause clogs, or generally impede the performance of your garbage disposal. Next up is regularly cle...
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Avoiding Hair Clogs in Your Drain
There are not many worse things than standing in ankle-deep, dirty shower water thanks to a hair clog in your shower drain. No matter what you do, you just can’t keep the hair from clumping together and causing your drains to slow to a painful crawl. Before you grab a razor and begin taking drastic measures, there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent against hair clogs in your drains and eliminate them effectively when they do occur. Find out what you can do to fight against hair clogs in your drains by reading the blog below!
HAIR CLOG PREVENTION FOR YOUR DRAINS
The best way to sto...
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The Lifespan of Your Tampa Home’s Plumbing
Your Tampa home’s plumbing works hard every day and while some of your products and fixtures may need to be replaced sooner than others, it’s no pipe dream to have your home’s pipes and fixtures perform well for decades. Caring for your home’s plumbing can keep yours running past the average life span. Here’s an idea of how long your home’s plumbing should last.
Pipes: Know What You Have
Knowing the type of plumbing in your home makes a difference in knowing how long you can expect it to last without starting to be compromised. Your home inspection report or your new home’s documents and war...
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3 Signs Your Water Pressure is Too High
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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