How to Maximize the Life of Your Water Heater

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by JimLouis

A well-functioning water heater is a staple for any home. At Cass Plumbing, we can help you install, repair, and maintain your water heater. We’ve provided Tampa homeowners with water heater services for over 40 years! Different Water Heater Types There are a variety of water heaters that can be installed in your Tampa home, and each type functions in different ways and has different benefits. There are 2 basic types of water heaters: the traditional tank-type water heaters (the more common water heaters) and tankless water heaters. In the United States, 40% of the traditional tank-type wate...

5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting Enough Hot Water

Posted on February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 by JimLouis

It’s easy to take our hot water heaters for granted. It’s not something we think about, until we go to turn on the hot water, and it doesn’t come out. Then it’s a problem. If you’re not getting enough hot water out of your hot water heater, there can be a few different reasons. Here are five reasons it may be happening. 1. Sediment Sediment in your tank can be a sign of a more serious issue, and create problems with the hot water coming out of the tank. Over time, and especially in areas with hard water, minerals can build up at the bottom of the tank, and prevent the water from being heated...

The Importance of an Anode Rod in Your Water Heater

Posted on February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by JimLouis

When we talk about water heaters with Tampa homeowners, we’re often surprised by the way they think of it. If you’re taking your water heater for granted, we want today to be the last day you do so. Your home’s water heater is one of the hardest working and most important systems that you have in your home. This is because you use your water heater daily and heavily. It’s the system you’re relying on to take a shower, wash your dishes, and wash your clothes. If you want your water heater to work properly, then understanding it is a great place to start. Today, we want to make the subject of...

Leaky Water Heater: Fix or Replace?

Posted on January 14, 2022April 29, 2022 by JimLouis

Is your water heater leaking? Hopefully, you are able to catch the leak early before it causes any major water damage. Can a Leaky Water Heater Be Repaired? Although a leaky water heater can usually be repaired, whether it should depend on the cause of the leak, the severity of it, and the age of the unit. Frequent repairs and major efficiency problems can end up costing a lot more than just replacing the unit with a new water heater. Should I Fix or Replace My Leaky Water Heater? There are various factors to consider as you determine what to do with your water heater—fix or replace. ...

Happy New Year’s Tampa! Here Are 10 Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions You Might Want to Consider

Posted on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 by JimLouis

New year’s resolutions are an opportunity to develop new habits, new ideas, new whatever-you-want. For us, the biggest thing to focus on each year is how we can better help and serve the communities we live in by providing the best response times, the latest technology, and so on. Part of our goal at Cass Plumbing is to be a better plumbing service provider, this includes working to provide better direction and advice to help the people in our community take care of their own plumbing. On that note, we’ve put together this list of ten plumbing new year’s resolutions to help you to best take...

The Anatomy of Your Water Heater

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 by JimLouis

The traditional water heater looks like large metal cylinders and is usually located in the basement, a garage, or a closet. While tankless water heaters are becoming more popular in the Tampa region, this blog will focus on the workings of the more common traditional tank water heater. Your water heater performs an important task that you probably don’t often think about. It supplies warm or hot water to all parts of your home for hand washing, showers, dishes and more. How is it that you have hot water at the turn of a knob? We’ll cover the water heater parts that make it happen a...

Tankless Water Heaters vs. Traditional Tank Water Heater

Posted on July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 by JimLouis

If your water heater is getting close to replacement age, you might be wondering which type of water heater is best for your Tampa home. This largely depends on your family's water consumption and individual home's needs. In this plumbing blog post we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both tankless and tank type water heaters. The advantages of a tankless water heater Never run out of hot water. The tankless water heater will never run out of hot water. This is ideal for people who have big families because if you live in a big family, you know what it is like to be the last p...

Why is Your Tampa Home Running out of Hot Water?

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by JimLouis

There are all kinds of reasons why your water heater isn’t producing enough hot water. It could be too small, the settings may be wrong, or there could be a more serious problem. Sediment buildup, broken dip tubes or heating elements, and leaks can all steal your hot water away. By determining exactly how you’re running out of hot water, you can home in on the exact problem. Find the description that most closely matches your hot water issue below to find out what’s going on. Once you know why you’re running out of hot water so quickly, you can try to solve it yourself or you can call t...

The Lifespan of Your Tampa Home’s Plumbing

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by JimLouis

Your Tampa home’s plumbing works hard every day and while some of your products and fixtures may need to be replaced sooner than others, it’s no pipe dream to have your home’s pipes and fixtures perform well for decades. Caring for your home’s plumbing can keep yours running past the average life span. Here’s an idea of how long your home’s plumbing should last. Pipes: Know What You Have Knowing the type of plumbing in your home makes a difference in knowing how long you can expect it to last without starting to be compromised. Your home inspection report or your new home’s documents and war...

5 Common Mistakes Made with Do It Yourself Water Heater Installation

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by JimLouis

With the wealth of information available on the internet, Tampa homeowners are learning how to tackle home improvement projects themselves instead of bringing in a professional. The DIY approach has its merits and benefits. But too often, cutting corners can cost you more in the end. Many plumbing projects, including installing a tank water heater, should only be attempted by those with the proper experience and tools, such as a licensed plumber. There are many mistakes homeowners make during a DIY water heater installation, ranging from choosing the wrong tank siz...