The Curse of the Draining Drain

Posted on November 13, 2024November 14, 2024 by JimLouis

Have you ever wondered why your bathroom sink seems to take an eternity to drain? You’re brushing your teeth, and suddenly you’re staring down at a mini-reservoir of toothpaste-laced water, stubbornly swirling before finally giving in. This is the curse of the draining drain—a slow, creeping clog that turns an ordinary task into an irritating experience. It’s easy to ignore a slow drain, but beware: what starts as an inconvenience can quickly escalate into a full-blown, stubborn clog that threatens to disrupt your daily life. The culprits behind slow drains are manifold—hair, soap scum, greas...

The Ultimate Guide to Flushing Drains: A Comprehensive Approach

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by JimLouis

Flushing drains is an essential household chore that ensures the smooth functioning of your plumbing system. Over time, our drains can become clogged with debris, hair, and even grease, leading to poor water flow and unpleasant odors. Regular maintenance ensures that these problems are kept at bay, promoting a healthy and efficient drainage system. Why Seasonal Drain Maintenance is Crucial As seasons change, different types of debris can accumulate in your drain. Leaves in the fall, pollen in the spring, and more can all lead to clogs. Regular maintenance ensures a smooth flow year-round. ...

The Importance of Professional Drain Cleaning in Tampa Bay: Featuring Cass Plumbing

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by JimLouis

In the Tampa Bay area, maintaining a properly functioning plumbing system is essential for the comfort and well-being of residents and businesses alike. One of the most critical aspects of plumbing maintenance is drain cleaning. Regular drain cleaning helps prevent clogs, backups, and even more severe problems that can lead to costly repairs. When it comes to drain cleaning in Tampa Bay, Cass Plumbing is the name you can trust. With over 20 years of experience, an A+ rating from the Tampa Bay Better Business Bureau, and thousands of five-star reviews, Cass Plumbing is the go-to expert for all ...

Gurgling Sink? Follow These 3 Steps to Fix it

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by JimLouis

If you hear a gurgling coming from a sink drain, it’s important to identify which sink (or sinks) the noise is coming from, remove any blockages in the drain pipe or venting, and call a professional Tampa plumber. like Cass Plumbing, if you can’t fix the issue yourself. Step 1: Identify which sinks are gurgling This may sound basic if you’ve already heard the gurgling noise, but it’s still important to assess the situation further before jumping to conclusions on a fix. First, note what type of sink it is, which could give you a clue to what’s happening in the drain. For example, kitchen sin...

Tampa Drain Cleaning Service

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by JimLouis

Drain clogged? Trust Cass Plumbing for professional drain cleaning and rooter services in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Brandon areas. Homeowners understand why it’s important to invest in high-quality drain cleaning services. Getting your drains cleaned on a regular basis is a great way to keep your Tampa plumbing system working efficiently. At Cass Plumbing, we offer comprehensive drain cleaning and rooter services designed to keep your drains running smoothly. Types of Clogged Drains We Can Handle If you have a clogged drain, we can offer fast and reliable solutio...

Helpful Plumbing Tips

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by JimLouis

How to Clean Hair Out of a Drain Even if you use a drain stopper in your drain, enough hair could eventually slip into your drain to slow it down. To get your drain flowing again properly, either break up hair clumps enough that they’ll pass through the drain or pull all the hair out of the drain manually. If your shower, tub, or bathroom drains aren’t draining effectively, then hair is the most likely culprit. The minute you notice slow draining, try one of the following methods. Chances are, you’ll clean out the hair and solve the problem fast. And don’t worry: we laid out the ...

5 Signs You Need Drain Cleaning Service

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by JimLouis

1. Improper (Slow) Draining You will notice this when a bathtub, sink, or a shower drain out the water slowly compared to water draining at a normal rate. The waste build-up in pipe clogs creates all the trouble of slow draining. Slowly, it starts restricting the smooth flow of water and starts accumulating other small waste and grows the problem with an increase in the usage of the system. If you have slow drains, call professional Tampa drain cleaning service, like Cass Plumbing, to clear the blockages that have built up over time. We'll get your drains flowing fast again. 2. Unp...

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...