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...

DIY Drain Cleaning, Why It’s not a Good Idea

Posted on April 11, 2019February 4, 2022 by JimLouis

Everyone in the Tampa Bay Area has experienced it: You turn on the water in your sink, shower, or tub and the water drains very slowly and then begins to back up. After seeing countless commercials for "magical" liquid drain cleaners, the first thought is to get that bottle of thick blue liquid because it’ll get the job done quickly, right? THE BAD NEWS ABOUT LIQUID DRAIN CLEANERS The bad news that companies who make drain cleaners won’t tell you is that these chemicals are harmful to your plumbing. Even when the bottle claims to be “safe on pipes”, they are truly not. Just look ...

Common Items Found in Drains That Should Never Be There

Posted on October 31, 2018May 25, 2020 by JimLouis

Dumping household waste down the drain seems so easy, but do you know how much damage it can cause to your drain and sewer system? It’s convenient to pour that bacon grease down the sink after you cook breakfast, but even the smallest amount can cause major plumbing issues. Improper disposal of waste in your toilet or sink can result in clogs, backed up drains, or other plumbing malfunctions. Plumbing systems have their limits, and even though these boundaries are often pushed on a daily basis, they aren’t indestructible. In order to prevent issues with your plumbing, here are a few items that...