Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Do Your Part to Save Some Water (And Money!)

Monday, March 9th, 2020

drainThere are many reasons why homeowners wish to conserve water—perhaps they’re thinking about the environment… or maybe, they’re concerned about their high water bills. Either way, saving water is a lot easier than you might think!

In fact, there are a number of ways that you can cut back on your water usage, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more, and of course, remember to call our team when you need a tip-top plumber in Tampa, FL!

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Let’s Clean Out Those Drains!

Monday, January 13th, 2020

We’ve got a vacuum for our carpets, a mop for our floors, a plunger for our toilets, and detergent for our laundry… but what about our drains? How in the world do we keep those clean? Well, for one, the answer is not a chemical drain cleaner (please, don’t ever pour these down your drain!)

So, what is the best way to keep your drains sparkly clean? Why, with professional drain cleaning services, of course! See, scheduling your drain cleaning in Orlando, FL with a professional plumber is the best way to ensure your plumbing is tip-top!

Below, we have listed some of the signs that suggest your drains are overdue for a good cleaning. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more!

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No Hot Water? We Might Know Why!

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

angry-manThere is really nothing worse than running out of hot water—let’s face it: almost no one is dying for a cold shower, especially on a chilly winter morning! See, your water heater is incredibly important to your everyday life, so when something goes wrong, you are definitely going to notice!

There are a number of reasons why you might not be getting the hot water you expect from your water heater, and below, we have outlined a number of these reasons for you. You just have to keep reading to find out more (and yes, call our team when you need plumbing in Wesley Chapel, FL!)

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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Hard Water

Monday, November 4th, 2019

baby-in-tubIn thinking about all the things that can possibly go wrong with your plumbing system, hard water is likely not something that pops into your mind. Why? Well, first off, things like burst pipes and clogged toilets often take the #1 spot, and secondly, many of us are simply just accustomed to having hard water in our homes.

But here’s the deal: hard water is something that you should take seriously! Hard water, if left untreated, can cause all sorts of problems for your plumbing system, which of course, is a pretty big deal.

If you don’t believe us, keep reading below. We have explained some of the things that we think you should know about hard water—that way, you can decide if you want to do something about it. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to call our team when you need a plumber in Orlando, FL!)

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Is it Time to Say ‘Adios’ to Your Water Heater?

Monday, October 21st, 2019

Adios, Au Revoir, Goodbye! No matter how you say it, eventually, there will come a day when you’ve got to replace your water heater — but don’t worry! Replacing your old, outdated water heater with a brand-new, efficient system is often for the best. Trust us, it’ll do wonders for your comfort and your budget (we know how much you hate stepping into a cold shower first thing in the morning!)

There are plenty of signs that suggest the time has come for a water heater replacement, and below, we have listed a number of them for you. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, contact our team when you need a plumber in Palm Harbor, FL!)

Now, where were we again? Oh, that’s right—water heaters!

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Your Garbage Disposal Isn’t a Garbage Can!

Monday, September 9th, 2019

Perhaps garbage disposals should have a different name—perhaps, we should be calling them “specific item disposals” instead, since there are a number of things that should not be thrown down them!

Although it’s super convenient and easy to use, your garbage disposal was not designed to chew up all your uneaten scraps. So, this week, we thought we’d provide you with a guide about what can and cannot go down your garbage disposal. That way, we can hopefully prevent some major plumbing issues!

All you’ve got to do is keep reading below to find out more. (And of course, remember to schedule your plumbing services in Pasco County, FL with our team!)

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Here’s How You Could Benefit From a Sump Pump

Monday, August 12th, 2019

waterFurnished or unfurnished, your basement is a great space for storing all sorts of expensive things! But here’s the thing: gravity has a funny way of drawing water to the lowest possible space it can, and of course, in your home, that would be the basement.

Surely, though, the last thing you need is a flooded basement! But, is there any way to stop water from damaging all your stuff? Yes! The sump pump! Sump pumps are a great way to keep water out of your home, and in fact, there are quite a few benefits of having one installed in your home. Below, we have listed a few of these benefits for you, so all you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more.

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Tips for Tip-Top Plumbing

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Phew! Finally done unclogging the toilet? We know that it can certainly take some muscle power to get rid of those nasty clogs! But, what if we told you that there is a way to avoid whipping out the plunger as often as you do? All it takes is faith, dust, and a little bit of pixi—wait, that’s not it! All it takes is a little extra TLC!

That’s right! There are a number of ways to ensure that your plumbing system is in tip-top shape, and below, we have listed some of our favorite plumbing tips for you! That way, you won’t have to worry about costly repairs and untimely replacements too much! So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to find out more!

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How to Tell if You’ve Got a Slab Leak

Monday, June 17th, 2019

waterSlab leaks are a big deal!

Of course, though, any issue with your plumbing system can seem like a big deal, however, slab leaks are particularly problematic. They can go for months and months before they are even detected, and once they are, they’ve usually caused a significant amount of damage. Surely, then, you want to be able to catch a slab leak before they’re able to cause some serious damage.

Below, we have listed some of the signs that suggest you’ve got a slab leak in your home. All you have to do is keep reading below to find out more! And remember, it is important to contact a professional plumber in Brandon, FL if you notice any of the following.

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Could Your Drains Use a Cleaning?

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

drain-cleaningYou know just how great your mouth feels after a thorough dental cleaning: all the gunk that’s clogged up your teeth and gums is brushed away, leaving your teeth feeling sparkly clean. Well, the same principle applies to your plumbing system. Sure, maybe you don’t care so much about your pipes being minty fresh, however, a regular cleaning is important nonetheless.

Scheduling your drain cleaning services with a plumber in Orlando, FL is the best way to prevent clogs from forming and ridding your system of the clogs that already exist. In fact, there are a number of signs that suggest that your drains could use a thorough cleaning, and below, we’ve outlined some of these signs for you. Keep reading to find out more information about whether or not your pipes could use a cleaning today. 

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