Common Summer Plumbing Issues

May 20th, 2024
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Summer brings warm weather, outdoor activities, and a lot of fun, but it can also bring some plumbing challenges. As temperatures rise, your plumbing system works harder, and certain issues tend to become more prevalent. Here are some common summer plumbing issues that may warrant a call to our plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL. 

Clogged Drains

Summertime in Florida means more cooking, outdoor gatherings, and possibly more guests using your facilities, causing more wear and tear. Increased usage can lead to clogged sinks, showers, and toilet drains. Food scraps, grease, hair, and other debris can accumulate and block the pipes, causing slow drainage or complete backups. To prevent major issues, check out how to handle drain clogs the right way for practical tips.

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Sewer Backups And Solutions

May 6th, 2024
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Sewer backups are inconvenient and pose significant health and safety risks. Homeowners must understand what causes sewer backups, recognize the signs, and know how to prevent and address them. This guide will delve into these aspects to help you navigate sewer backup issues effectively and when to contact our plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL. This guide will delve into these aspects to help you navigate sewer backup issues effectively and when to contact our plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL.

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The Most Common Plumbing Emergencies

April 22nd, 2024
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Plumbing emergencies can strike without warning, causing inconvenience, damage, and stress. Being aware of the most common plumbing emergencies and how to handle them can help you mitigate the impact and prevent further damage to your home. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the most common plumbing emergencies and signs it’s time to find a professional plumber in St. Petersburg, FL. 

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Why Consider Touchless Plumbing Products

April 8th, 2024

Many of us have utilized touchless plumbing products at a restaurant or office building. It is one of the most recent advances in plumbing. The hands-free faucets and flushometers have built-in sensors that detect when a user is near and automatically turn the water on and off or flush a toilet. Rely on our plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL to install touchless plumbing fixtures in your home.

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Plumber

March 25th, 2024

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When hiring a plumber, it is important to ask qualifying questions to ensure that you are hiring a qualified and reliable professional. With over forty years of experience, The Clean Plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL have seen it all.  Let us suggest questions you should ask before hiring a plumber.

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Why Call a Professional Plumber for Your Bath Remodel

March 11th, 2024
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Bathroom remodel projects involve extensive plumbing work. A full remodel is a substantial construction project that could include knocking down walls, flipping the layout, or installing new appliances and cabinetry that fit the space.

This Old House cites a bathroom remodel can cost between $2,500 and $18,000. A new tub alone can be priced at $600 for a simple alcove model to $5,000 or more for a jetted bathtub, not counting the labor to install it as it usually includes new tile, replumbing, and more. 

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Why We Recommend Getting a Whole-House Water Filtration System

February 26th, 2024
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Are you looking for the healthiest water possible for your home? You’re not alone. Many homeowners have concerns about water-borne contaminants, everything from lead and other heavy metals to pesticides and chemicals and hard water minerals. How can you remove most of these pollutants and ensure you and your family have fresh, clean water? Learn more about how hard water affects your home to understand its impact on your plumbing and water quality.

You have several options. You could try to switch over to drinking only bottled water. You can get special filtration pitchers to filter the water you drink. You can have point-of-use filters installed for several of the faucets and taps in your home. Or you can arrange to have the installation of a whole house water filter in Tampa.

We recommend you go with the last option. Whole-house water filtration is the most effective, efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-saving choice, as we’ll explain.

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How Can I Know I Need Emergency Plumbing?

February 12th, 2024
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Here’s the simple answer to this question: If you think you need emergency plumbing service, then you do. 

It’s true that what you thought was an emergency might not end being one, but you won’t regret making that call to an emergency plumber in Tampa just in case. If something is wrong with your plumbing that worries you, it is definitely worth it to turn to a plumber who offers 24-hour emergency service. We offer emergency service because we know how important it is to put our customers’ minds at ease.

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Why Isn’t My Hot Water Getting Hot Enough?

January 15th, 2024
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When you first start to notice that the water coming from your taps and shower heads isn’t hot enough, you may think it’s just you. Or maybe it’s temporary. But then the lukewarm water keeps flowing, and other people in your household start to complain about it. Something is definitely wrong. But what is it?

There are several reasons why you might experience a decline in hot water temperature, and most have to do with your water heater. In most cases, you’ll need to contact professional plumbers for water heater repairs in Temple Terrace, FL. Or you may need to have those professionals replace your water heater entirely. To determine if a replacement is necessary, review the top signs you need to replace your water heater. We’ll look into some of the possible reasons your water heater isn’t heating enough as it once was.

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How to Tell You Need to Replace Your Sewer Line

January 1st, 2024
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The sewer line is an essential part of any home’s plumbing system. Freshwater enters through the water main, and wastewater and solid waste exit through the sewer line. If the sewer line becomes clogged, broken, or decayed, it will quickly make for an unlivable home.

You want to move fast if you need to have a sewer replacement in Tampa. But although sewer line troubles are eventually catastrophic, they often start with smaller warning signs. If you know what to look for and some important facts about your sewer line, you can act fast to have our professionals do a line replacement before the serious trouble starts. Learn more about when to schedule sewer cleaning to avoid major issues.

We’ve put together a list of the most common signs you’ve got a sewer line in trouble.

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