Should You Go Tankless?

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by JimLouis

Are you looking for ways to save on your Tampa utility bills? Water heating accounts for around 18% of your home’s energy usage, making it the second-highest contributor to your utility costs after your HVAC system. If you’re in the market for a new water heater, the best choice for energy savings might be to skip the tank and opt for a tankless water heater this time around. Learn more about tankless vs. traditional water heaters to determine if this upgrade is right for your home. HOW DOES A TANKLESS WATER HEATER WORK? Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heat...

Are You Running Out of Hot Water?

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by JimLouis

There are many different reasons why your water heater isn’t producing enough hot water. It could be too small for your house, the settings on the water heater may be set wrong, or there could be a more serious problem. Things like sediment buildup, broken dip tubes or heating elements, and leaks can all effect the amount of hot water your water heater produces. By determining the reason of why you’re running out of hot water, you can identify the specific cause of the problem. Find the description that most closely matches your hot water issue below to find out what’s going on. Onc...

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...

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 ...

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...

A Touch of Cass

Posted on September 25, 2020September 29, 2020 by JimLouis

If you turn on the television or Social Media in 2020 you would think this is the absolute worst year ever. The 1 common thread running through every message is how unhappy and disgruntled Americans are about the year 2020. Many are calling it the worst year in American history. Conservatives on the right are complaining about the liberals on the left, while the liberals on the left are complaining about the conservatives on the right. Everyone is complaining about Covid 19, the economy, the government, racial injustice, the protests, the riots, the police, the weather, hurricanes, immigrat...