Toilets, The Good, The Bad , The Ugly.

Toilets, the good, the bad, the ugly.  Years ago, there was a television commercial about tires.  A man named Stanley, would yell out, tires ain’t pretty, to get you to come to his tire store to buy tires.  Some toilets aren’t pretty either.  Toilets are a necessity, but why can’t they be modern looking and flush well too?

I was vacationing with my wife this summer and since toilets are a necessity, we were using the ones in the house we had rented.  Wow, these toilets were not pretty, nor did they flush well.  Not to mention they were water hogs.  Being a Plumbing Contractor in the Sarasota/ Bradenton area, I see a large variety of toilets.  As I flushed the toilets in this house, I first noticed that the handle squeaked when I pushed it.  Second, the toilet sounded like a dying man sucking air for his last breath.  Then it just kinda swirled around and around using a bunch of water.  I had to stand there and wonder if I was going to have to mop up water, if and when, this toilet overflowed.  Also, it was a round front bowl toilet.  For men, the elongated bowl of a toilet is a much better solution.  Also with comfort height toilets readily available, these toilets seemed and were very antiquated. As my wife mentioned to me, they were ugly too.  That made me think of the tire salesman from years ago on television.

Are you thinking, hey he’s describing my toilet?  If so, you should call Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.  We will talk toilets to you.  As a professional Plumbing Contractor we know the difference  between the good, the bad and the ugly.  Toilets don’t last forever.  Find out how to save money every time you flush your toilet.  Let us help you bring your bathroom up to the 21st century.

Toilets can be pretty, modern looking, flush well and save you money.  Call 941-322-1911 and let us help you pick out the toilet that is right for you!  Or schedule on line at www.Loveyourplumber.com for an estimate.

Home Inspection By a Plumber.

Don’t let your dream home you want to buy, become an unexpected money pit. Let Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air in Sarasota, give you a free evaluation of the plumbing system. Here is an example of a house we inspected for our client in Bradenton last week.

Summary of findings:

Upon inspection, we found original plumbing waste and water lines through-out the entire three bathroom house.  The home was built in 1957.  This makes all of the plumbing 58 years old.  The waste and vent lines are cast iron pipe and the water lines are copper.  Both of which have exceeded their life span.

None of the plumbing fixtures have been updated, except for the lavatory valves and water heater.

We attempted to run a sewer camera down the 3” cast iron stack to view the condition of the waste lines.  The cast iron was so full of sludge, rust, scale and corrosion that the camera would not go through it.

The water pressure is slightly restricted, when opening more than one faucet at a time.  This may be due to a corroded main water line from the meter to the house, which would need to be replaced.

We saw evidence of at least one repair of a pin hole leak on the copper line at the water heater.  The water heater needs to have a pan drain installed to the outside as per code.

We highly recommend all new pvc waste, vent and sewer lines for the entire house, due to age.
Also, the copper water lines need to be replaced through-out, due to age.
All plumbing fixtures and valves need replaced, due to age.

The approximate cost to install new plumbing is approximately $30,000.00, plus owners choice of fixtures and valves.

If you are not prepared for this type of expense before you buy, this type of plumbing expense can be quite a burden and put a huge damper on the joy of owning a home.  We want you to love your new home and Love Your Plumber!  Let Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air help make the right decision for you.

Camera the waste lines before you buy!

Call 941-322-1911 or schedule online at www.Loveyourplumber.com.

Sewer Line Stoppage, Do I Need To Replace the Sewer Line?

Sewer line stoppages are not supposed to occur if everything is working properly.  Do you need to replace the sewer line?  This is where getting an honest, professional Plumber in Sarasota, can save you money.

So many different variables can take place that will cause your sewer line to back up.  Different types of pipe material over the years, that back when they were installed was the best thing ever and people thought that they would never fail.  We now know that with the test of time and different environments that the pipe is in, makes a huge difference concerning the life span of different pipe.

Today, with the sewer cameras Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air uses, we can not only tell you why your sewer line stopped up, but also show you where you are having sewer line blockages.  Because Wimpy’s is one of the most honest Plumbers in Sarasota, we can then give you several options on how to make sure a stoppage won’t happen again.

Your options could be to snake out the line to clear the blockage with different size sewer cables and a variety of sewer cleaning heads that we have, or you could have the line hydro-jetted with our Mongoose Hydro-jetter or dig up the old line and put in new pipe.

If you are having stoppages in Sarasota, you should call Wimpy’s.  We have all of the technology, state of the art equipment and all the different types of digging equipment from tiny excavators to large backhoes and Bobcats. We even still have and still use shovels.

Your stoppage could be very minor and you can trust us to tell you that.  Ask your neighbor if they love their Plumber.  Chances are they have used us and will tell you yes, they love their Plumber.  Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.  941-322-1911 or schedule on line, www.Loveyourplumber.com.  A family Plumbing business, established 1973 in Sarasota, Fl.  That’s over 42 years of treating people like we want to be treated.  Call us today for an estimate.

Well Water, No Water, Wimpy’s Does Well Water Work.

Well water, no water, Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air in Sarasota works on getting your well water back on.  If you are on a well, chances are you have woken up or went to bed with no water.  So many things can happen to a well system that can cause the, I have no water service call.  Sometimes we can walk you through the problem over the phone.  Other times, you might need a professional Plumber from Sarasota to repair your well or pump problem.

Wimpy’s Plumbing, stocks their trucks with everything you might need to get your water back on.  We can also answer all of your questions on how to make sure that your water stays on.  Sometimes it is a minor issue.  You can depend on us and trust that we have your best interest at heart.

Wells, above ground pumps, submersible pumps, areators, softner systems, pressure switches, pressure gauges are all things that need maintenance.  A little bit of care and cleaning can prevent system failures.    No one likes it when they have no water.  If you have animals or livestock, the situation of no water is affecting them also.  Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air realizes the severity of this and will come to your rescue.

If you find yourself with no water in the Sarasota area, call the Plumber who truly cares and is dependable. Call Wimpy’s.  After all, Dependable is our middle name.  941-322-1911, or schedule on line at Loveyourplumber.com.