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. ...

Going Tankless in Tampa? What Size do You Need?

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by JimLouis

When it comes to tankless water heaters, size matters. If you install a unit that’s too small, you won’t have enough hot water to meet demand. On the other hand, an oversized unit will cost more to purchase and operate than necessary, negating one of the biggest benefits of tankless water heaters—energy efficiency! In short, the tankless water heater size must be just right to meet your expectations. Consider the two factors that go into sizing a tankless unit so you know what to install in your home. FLOW RATE The flow rate is how much hot water the tankless unit can produce,...

Hot Water Circulation Pump Explained

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by JimLouis

Why You Might Want Cass Plumbing to Install one As we enter the winter months and the temperature cools down, would you like to eliminate the wait for hot water when you need it most? One of the worst feelings in the morning is when you step into the shower to get ready for work – only to be sprayed with ice-cold water. If you're lucky, you catch yourself in time to not scream as you progress from bleary sleep to fully awake in half a second. If you're unlucky, your shriek wakes up your next-door neighbors.Thankfully, you can avoid this situation and bask in warm water without ...

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...

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...

8 Signs You Need to Replace Your Main Water Line

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by JimLouis

Main water line replacement in the Tampa area comes with accompanying signs. A lot can go wrong with your plumbing, and there are several factors such as time, use, and weather conditions that wear down your main water line. Every day your plumbing endures a lot, and just like the pipes and drains in your house, your sewer’s main water line can clog and break down. No Tampa homeowner wants to deal with the stress of damaged plumbing, but it happens, and it’s crucial to know when it’s time to replace your main water line. The Warning Signs of a Damaged Main Water Line Taking proper care...