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Plumbing in Paradise: What Every Tampa Homeowner Should Know

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Why Cass Plumbing Is the Team You Can Trust Living in Tampa, Florida is like living in paradise—sunshine, palm trees, beaches, and that laid-back Gulf Coast charm. But even paradise has plumbing problems. From summer downpours and sandy soil to aging pipes and sudden pressure surges, Tampa’s unique climate and geography present plumbing challenges you just don’t find anywhere else. That’s why Cass Plumbing, Tampa Bay’s most trusted plumbing company, is the team homeowners count on to keep the water flowing right. Tampa’s Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Pipes Let’s face it—Tampa isn’t shy...
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Memorial Day Tribute: Honoring Our Heroes and Celebrating Our Roots at Cass Plumbing

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On this Memorial Day, we at Cass Plumbing take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication ensure the freedoms we cherish today. As a family-owned and operated business in Tampa Bay, we deeply understand the value of service and commitment—principles that resonate not only with our history but also with our daily operations. A Legacy of Service: Brigadier General Lewis Cass Our pride in service is deeply rooted in our heritage. We are the proud descendants of Brigadier General Lewis Cass, a dist...
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The Critical Importance of Professional Leak Detection in Tampa Being Done by a Trusted Plumbing Professional

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In the sunny and bustling Tampa Bay area, homeowners often face the challenge of maintaining their property and keeping it in top condition. One crucial aspect of this maintenance is ensuring the integrity of your plumbing system, particularly through professional leak detection. Cass Plumbing, a trusted name in the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Brandon areas, offers unrivaled expertise in the field of leak detection service. The Need for Professional Leak Detection Leak detection might seem straightforward, but it's a complex task requiring precision and exper...
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Preparing Your Home’s Plumbing for the Holiday Season with Cass

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As the festive season approaches and Tampa welcomes cooler temperatures and holiday cheer, it's important to consider the state of your home's plumbing. With gatherings and celebrations on the horizon, ensuring your plumbing is in top shape is as crucial as your holiday menu or decorations. That's where Cass Plumbing, a staple in the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Brandon areas, comes in. Why Focus on Plumbing During the Holidays? The holiday season often means your home will see more activity than usual. Kitchens and bathrooms will be under extra strain as guests fill your home. Her...
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The Ultimate Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Plumbing Emergencies in Tampa

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Plumbing emergencies are unforeseeable incidents that can strike your home at any given time. Knowing the signs and understanding how to handle them can prevent further damage and potential costly repairs. As the recommended plumbing professionals for the Tampa Bay region by Best Plumbers, and with over two decades of excellence in the industry, Cass Plumbing offers this comprehensive guide on the most common plumbing emergencies that we have seen throughout the Tampa Bay region and their immediate plumbing solutions. 1. Burst Pipes Symptoms: Sudden loss of water pressure. Watermarks...
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The Importance Of Backflow Testing

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THE CAUSES OF BACKFLOW Backflow is when the direction of water or sewage is reversed in a home or city plumbing system. As a result, mild to severe contamination can occur through either siphonage or back-pressure. Siphonage is when the water direction reverses due to a reduction of water pressure. The most common cause of this is a water main break. Back-pressure occurs when the downstream pressure is higher than the supply chain pressure. One of the most common causes is equipment malfunctions, such as defective pump systems. Without proper testing or prevention, backflow can cause...
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Eager Tampa Home Buyers Often Overlook Plumbing Inspections

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In today's crazy Tampa real estate market, home buyers are too often overlooking the plumbing inspection. Plumbing is essential in making a home a home. Without plumbing life would be really inconvenient. The plumbing is the central nervous system in a home and not hiring a professional Tampa plumber like Cass Plumbing to inspect the plumbing before making the purchase could end up being a huge mistake that ends up costing tens of thousands of dollars. The Cost to Replace Plumbing in an Older House For many Tampa house hunters, the appeal and charm of owning an older Tampa home nestled...
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Avoiding Hair Clogs in Your Drain

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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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How to Fix Your Running Toilet

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You have a running toilet for one of two reasons: Either water is leaking from the tank into the bowl, or the fill tube is refilling too much water into the tank, activating its overflow tube. You should be able to stop either problem quickly by adjusting the flapper, float, or tubes. Often, running toilets are an easier to fix than homeowners think. In fact, you may be able to stop your toilet from running right now, without leaving your home for supplies or getting your hands dirty. If your toilet keeps running… and running, try making each of the following simple adjustments. The adv...
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Why Water Leaks Through the Ceiling After a Shower

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After someone in your home takes a shower, does water sometimes leak downstairs? Do you notice wet spots or water stains on the ceiling directly below the bathroom? You may have a ceiling leak from the upstairs bathroom. This type of plumbing leak is common. How much damage can a small shower leak cause? Plenty. Water will ruin the drywall and could lead to wood rot and costly structural damage. Mold may grow and put your family at risk of respiratory illnesses or skin irritation. To make matters even worse, you may see a spike in your water bill. If you want to keep your home safe, you...
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