Is Your Water Heater Leaking? What to Do!

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by JimLouis

Water heaters, whether gas or electric, will last, on average, anywhere from 8 to 12 years. At any time throughout the life of a water heater, there’s always a chance it could leak. It's quite common, and we here at Cass Plumbing of Tampa Bay see this plumbing problem all the time. If your water heater leaks, the good news is that many small water heater leaks can be patched up pretty easily. Often, with a small water heater leak, there are several things you can do before you call a Tampa plumber to make it easier! WHY IS YOUR WATER HEATER LEAKING? The leading causes of water he...

Getting Your Plumbing in Shape for 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by JimLouis

Where has the year gone? It seems like yesterday was Thanksgiving, and here we are at New Year’s 2021! Most of the time, we start a new year with plenty of resolutions to change or improve our lives – things like losing weight, eating better, being more patient, etc. This blog post is about being more responsible, especially when it comes to your plumbing system. It makes good sense to do this, because so many plumbing problems can be avoided with a little discipline. And any time you avoid a plumbing problem, you’re keeping your own money in your own pocket. T...

8 Christmas Plumbing Tips for a Merry Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 by JimLouis

1. Throw Your Leftovers in the Trash Can, Not the Drain When it’s time to clean up, resist the urge to simply scrape the leftovers off your dishes and into your sink. There are a lot of foods that should never go down your disposal (more on that in a moment), and if you don’t have a disposal, you definitely want to be careful about what goes down your drains. One of the easiest ways to prevent unwanted leftovers from going down the drain is to use a simple, inexpensive sink strainer. Once you’re done washing off your dishes, you can simply dump the collected waste in the garbage or compost. ...

Holiday Plumbing Tips for Your Garbage Disposal

Posted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by JimLouis

How to Prevent Garbage Disposal Clogs You can prevent garbage disposal clogs by watching the quantity the substance of the things that go down your drain. The term “garbage disposal” is misleading because it is most certainly not meant for garbage to be put down it. While some manufacturers make claims to the contrary, garbage disposals are vulnerable to many objects. Be careful what goes down your garbage disposal during the holidays. Do NOT Put These Items Down the Garbage Disposal Glass, metal, plastic, and paper Grease, oils, fats, and cheeses String vegetables (celery, cor...

Is Time For a Repipe in Your Tampa Home?

Posted on November 13, 2020October 29, 2021 by JimLouis

Like all physical things in your home, pipes won't last forever. Even if your plumbing was made from the highest quality materials, eventually they will need to be replaced. Whether you've been living in your Tampa home for years or you are considering buying another home, there are things to consider. After all, you don't want to buy a home to find out you have to shell out to fix the plumbing right away. With that in mind, let's take a look at a few signs that it's time to replace your pipes: AGE OF THE PLUMBING The older your pipes are, the more likely you are to have issues with your plu...

Floor Drain Maintenance Advice

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by JimLouis

At Cass Plumbing, we have noticed over the years that Tampa homeowners often overlook floor drains. Floor drains resemble the drains you see in bathtubs and showers since they’re flush with the surface, but actual floor drains are commonly found in basement floors, garages, laundry rooms, older bathroom floors and sometimes on patios and driveways. Floor drains are installed anyplace where fast, efficient water drainage is needed. Since they are often ignored and water doesn't flow through them on a regular basis, most Tampa homeowners don’t think about floor drain...

5 Common Plumbing Mistakes Made in Tampa Bay

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by JimLouis

The caddy hanging from your showerhead and the drain cleaner in your cupboard serve their purposes well. Efficiency is important to you, and those simple items keep you and your home functioning as they should. Or, so you think. Homeowners in the Tampa Bay area make more plumbing errors than you think, and we at Cass Plumbing see them on a daily basis. Check out these 5 common plumbing mistakes that we see in Tampa Bay daily. 1. Placing too much weight on plumbing fixtures There goes your shower head. It’s tempting to load those holders hanging from your plumbing fixtures, but it’s ...

What to Do When Your Hot Water Heater Leaks

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by JimLouis

Water heaters, whether gas or electric, will last about 10 to 12 years if you take good care of them. Even so, there’s always a chance your water heater could leak. Often, small water heater leaks can be patched up pretty easily. There are several things you can do before you call a professional plumber, like Cass Plumbing. What to Do When Your Hot Water Heater Leaks WHY IS YOUR WATER HEATER LEAKING? The leading causes of water heater leaks include: Broken drain valves: These will cause water leaks from the bottom of the tank. They’re easily fixed by replacing the broken drain va...

The Reason Water Heater Replacement is Best Left to Plumbing Professionals

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by JimLouis

When the hot water goes out, that's never a good sign. In general, a traditional tank-type water heater will last between 8 to 12 years. It's always a good idea to perform routine water heater maintenance and check for signs that it's not working properly. Often, you can nip a hot water heater problem in the bud if the issue is caught early and basic maintenance is done. Some signs that your water heater is about to become inoperable include: Corroded tank: Most hot water tanks in the Tampa Bay Area are made out of steel. Eventually, they will rust. If your tank is r...

Does your shower drain smell?

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by JimLouis

Shower drains can start to smell for several common reasons. Mold or mildew might be growing beneath the drain cover. Your p-trap could be malfunctioning, allowing sewer gas to rise up through your pipes. Or there could simply be hair or grime stuck in your shower drain strainer. Luckily, most of the reasons your shower drain smells so bad right now are pretty easy to fix. Whether your drain smells like mildew or sulfur, we’ve listed the most likely causes of your stinky problem below. By following these tips, you should be able to find and remove it no problem. Let’s start with your st...