7 Signs It Might Be Time for a New Water Heater

Posted on October 28, 2022December 30, 2022 by JimLouis

The water heater is one of the workhorses of your Tampa home. Imagine turning on the shower and only cold water comes out – that's no one's idea of a fun time! That’s why it’s important to know the signs that it’s time for a new water heater, so you’re not caught off guard with a frigid splash when you least expect it. Here are some of the main things to look out for. 1. Your water heater is at least 10 years old. Water heaters don’t last forever – once they are a decade old, they’re usually on borrowed time. If yours is at least a decade old, or you can’t remember when it was last re...

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...