Pipes are a nutrient honey pot for tree roots. Why is this? Pipes contain oxygen, nutrients, and water, things the roots naturally love. Vapor from the pipes escapes to the outside soil and the roots grow toward the moisture in the pipe. If it can, the root will find a crack or small hole in the pipe and then grow—which widens the hole in the pipe and makes things worse. Once inside, the root will continue to grow which then acts as a collector of toilet paper and waste, causing blocks to the line. Eventually, the clog will completely block the flow and make a big mess as well as a cost...

Spring Plumbing Tips to Prepare Tampa Home Spring is right around the corner, so you’re probably getting ready to start your spring cleaning! If so, don’t forget about your pipes! Your plumbing system is one of the most important parts of your Tampa home, so you need to be sure that it’s working properly at all times. Whether you experienced any trouble during the winter season or not, spring can be just as damaging and unpredictable. In order to keep your plumbing prepared for the transition of the season, there are a few things you can do. Get Your Plumbing Ready Check for lea...

With the year 2020 in full swing, it's time to be on the lookout for potential plumbing disasters that might happen if they are not addressed properly. Let your family enjoy this new decade and keep them away from the real threats arise in an emergency plumbing situation. If you or your family notice any of these 7 red flags within your home, it’s time to contact the Tampa plumbing professionals at Cass Plumbing before the plumbing situation becomes dire! 1. MOLD IS GROWING If you start to notice mold growth along your walls or near your plumbing, this means you most likely have a leak...

Old houses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Brandon are charming, but they come with unique sets of problems that new built homes don’t have. One of those issues is plumbing. Old houses in the Tampa Bay region often have certain types of plumbing constructed from metals like galvanized steel, that we no longer use when installing a plumbing system. Galvanized Steel Pipes Between the 1930s and the 1980s, most contractors and plumbers built homes with galvanized steel pipes. Later, professionals discovered that galvanized steel rusted and corroded relatively easil...

Becoming a new homeowner in Tampa is an exciting time, but it can also feel stressful. Let Cass Plumbing help relieve some of that stress with this new home plumbing inspection guide. Identifying problems in your plumbing now can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches down the road. Water Heater It’s important to take a look at your water heater when buying a new home. Look for any signs of corrosion, be sure to ask about the heater’s age, and verify the last time it was serviced. If the heater is older than 15 years, you’ll want to get a new one installed soon. Sewer Line Be sur...

The 2020 New Year in Tampa is a positive time. Here at Cass Plumbing we’re inspired by the idea of a fresh start and what the year may bring. So many of us resolve to save money or get our bodies in shape – but what about also getting your plumbing in shape this year? We’ve come up with 5 plumbing resolutions that we think everyone should try over the course of the new year! We would like to encourage you throughout the new year to follow these and other plumbing maintenance resolutions you may come up with, for the benefit of yourself, your family, your neighbors, and our Tampa environment...

Shopping, wrapping gifts, baking, entertaining, making sure you’re not in the wrong column on Santa’s list because of plumbing oversights...the Christmas season around Tampa is busy. If you’re hosting guests during the holiday season, you’ll be even busier. Keep these Christmas plumbing tips in mind to make sure the holiday really is the merrier. Use Cold Water in the Garbage Disposal Did you ever notice how we talk about the garbage disposal a lot? That’s because we get a lot of plumbing service calls about clogged garbage disposals around Thanksgiving and Christmas, and more often than no...

Maintain Your Tampa Household Pipes and Plumbing There are 5 essential basic items that Tampa households should have in order to maintain pipes and plumbing. Not only will having these 5 tools save you time from having to call a licensed plumber for every single little plumbing issue, but it will also allow people to have peace of mind regarding the state of the the plumbing in their home. Toilet Auger The toilet auger is one of the most commonly used items in the plumber’s tool kit. This tool allows people to break up clogs, or retrieve obstructions that are causing blockages. The auge...

Your pipes are operating nonstop, all day, every day. Whenever you brush your teeth, flush the toilet, wash dishes, run the washing machine, or shower, your pipes are working. That’s a lot of water to move, and a lot of work to do! Your pipes are constantly working, and most of us take it for granite. All that water and work can wear out your pipes. Over time, they can thin out, start leaking, and occasionally even burst! You can’t stop your pipes from wearing out entirely, but you can make it happen much more slowly. With a little TLC and effort, you can make your pipes last a lot ...

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 a garbage. While some manufacturers may make claims to the contrary, garbage disposals are vulnerable to many objects. Be careful what goes down your garbage disposal this Thanksgiving. Do NOT Put These Items Down the Garbage Disposal Glass, metal, plastic, and paper Grease, oils, fats, and cheeses String vegetables (celery, corn husks, onion skins, etc.) Starchy foods (pasta, rice, anyt...