4 Signs You Should Upgrade Your Bathroom

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For some strange reason, people usually tend to not prioritize bathrooms when it comes to plumbing upgrades or plumbing fixture renovations. Instead, they will often focus on the size of closets, updating kitchen appliances, or improving lighting in the kitchen. We at Cass Plumbing of Tampa Bay think this is a shame, because bathroom renovations can make a huge difference in the quality of a Tampa Bay homeowner's life. Just think how much time you and the other members of your family spend in the bathroom each and every day. Investing money in your bathroom often has the biggest pay...
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5 Common Plumbing Mistakes Made Buy Homeowners

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Many homeowners in Tampa Bay like to try and do their own plumbing work, either to save money or because they enjoy taking on new projects with a challenge. While there's something to be said for doing one's own plumbing, these common mistakes can have expensive results. Knowing the common plumbing mistakes homeowners make can potentially help you avoid a plumbing disaster and save you a lot of money. Use of Chemical Drain Cleaner For many Tampa homeowners, liquid drain cleaner seems like a miracle plumbing product. Just a few cups of chemicals down your drain can open the pipes and...
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Water Heaters – Should You Go Tankless? Tankless Vs. Traditional Water Heaters

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If you are trying to find areas to save money on your monthly electric bill, you could be in hot water. The cost savings could be found in the type of water heater you have in your Tampa Bay home. If you have a family, take multiple daily showers, and do a few loads of laundry every week, the amount of money you spend on hot water can be pretty high. When it comes to energy consumption, water heaters make up between 15 - 20 percent of your home’s energy usage on average. That’s more than all other household appliances combined! It may be time to take a look at your water heater and de...
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Top Plumbing Fixture Trends in Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay homeowners are constantly upgrading their plumbing fixtures. Below, are some of the hottest trends in plumbing fixtures that Cass Plumbing of Tampa Bay has been installing throughout the Greater Tampa bay region. Apron Front Kitchen Sinks The popularity in apron front kitchen sinks can be attributed in large part to the farmhouse design trend. There is something about these deep sinks that undoubtedly evoke romantic notions of country living. Apron front kitchen sinks are available in a myriad of colors, as well as eye-catching hammered copper or nickel, apron sinks are truly one o...
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Common Items Found in Drains That Should Never Be There

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Dumping household waste down the drain seems so easy, but do you know how much damage it can cause to your drain and sewer system? It’s convenient to pour that bacon grease down the sink after you cook breakfast, but even the smallest amount can cause major plumbing issues. Improper disposal of waste in your toilet or sink can result in clogs, backed up drains, or other plumbing malfunctions. Plumbing systems have their limits, and even though these boundaries are often pushed on a daily basis, they aren’t indestructible. In order to prevent issues with your plumbing, here are a few items that...
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11 REASONS TO INSTALL A HOME WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

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Clean water is important to your health for drinking, showering, and cooking your food. Most people throughout the Tampa Bay region drink chlorine-treated water that still contains many harmful chemicals and other contaminants. Water, just like the air you breathe is crucial to maintain life. Every person needs to have enough water each day for the body to function effectively, since over 70 percent of the human body is made up of water. It is ironic that only a small percentage of water is healthy to drink, considering that two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Likewise, w...
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5 Signs You Need Sewer Line Repair

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Do you need your sewer line repair or replaced? Identifying plumbing problems can be easy or difficult depending on the symptoms. A clogged drain is an obvious sign, but how do you know that your sewer lines are cracked several yards from the home before the problem becomes more noticeable? Below are 5 things you can look for to tell if you need sewer line repair. Signs That You Need Sewer Line Repair in Tampa When it comes to identifying plumbing problems there are obvious signs and less obvious ones. The need for sewer line repair in some cases is easy to see with clogs and mold th...
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Water Damage and How to Prevent It

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Even the term "water damage" is enough to send a shiver up any homeowner’s spine. Water damage is among the worst kind of property damage that can happen to your Tampa Bay home. It’s expensive, hard to notice (until it really isn’t), and worst of all: comprehensive. Water doesn’t just damage parts of your home; it can hurt a lot more. It’s always better to prepare early than it is to react too late. Preparing for home water damage is no exception. Prepare for water damage now, and you could save yourself a major headache–and expense–in the future. Below, are a few of the most ...
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The top 8 most common plumbing problems

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Research shows that homeowners, on average, will call a plumber once every three years. To some this may seem like a lot, but to others, depending on the age of their home, this might sound low because they have a plumber out a couple times a year.   There are many different types of plumbing problems. We are often asked by our customers "is my plumbing issue common?" When it comes to plumbing, we at Cass Plumbing have seen it all, from big jobs to small.  We have generated a list of what our technicians most commonly see in the homes of the Tampa Bay customers that we servi...
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