Some Common Toilet Problems

Written by Kevin on May 30, 2016. Posted in Plumbing.

Some Common Toilet Problems

When you think of the plumbing in your home, you may first and foremost think of the bathroom, where there are many different fixtures ready for use. When you think specifically of your bathroom plumbing system, the toilet in your home is likely what first springs to mind. The idea of living without a toilet in one’s home is pretty much unfathomable in this day and age, after all. That is exactly why encountering operational problems of any kind with one’s toilet is such an alarming situation. The moment that you suspect that there is a problem with the toilet in your bathroom, give our professional plumbers a call. We have the training, tools, and experience necessary to handle any bathroom plumbing services in Sarasota, FL that you may need.

Excessive Running

Sometimes, homeowners will convince themselves that a problem is to “minor” to prioritize. Sure, you may think, my toilet is running, but it’s just a minor annoyance. This is not really the case, though. Yes, you may be able to listen to a running toilet without it driving you nuts. You are also ignoring the issue of substantial water waste, though. If your toilet keeps running, that means that you are paying for water that you are not actually using.

Leaks

Have you noticed that there is water on the floor surrounding your toilet? It could be the result of a leak, most likely at the point of some connection. You’d probably notice if there was a big crack in the porcelain, so a damaged wax ring or even a cracked gasket at the tank bolt could be to blame. If it is hot and humid, of course, it could just be the result of water condensation dripping off of your tank. You don’t want to risk damaging your floors, though, so let a professional take a look.

Partial Flushing

Is your toilet not flushing powerfully or completely? It could be due to a low water level in the tank, or simply there being too much slack in the lift chain. There could also be an improper model of a component, such as the flapper, mistakenly installed in the tank. We’ll definitely get to the bottom of the problem.

Be sure to work with Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air, and you’ll see firsthand why our customers say, I Love My Plumber!

Leaking Pipe Under House When Using Kitchen

Written by Kevin on May 26, 2016. Posted in Drain and Sewer, Plumber in Sarasota, Plumbing, Uncategorized.

Leaking Pipe Under House When Using Kitchen

Leaking pipe under house when using kitchen plumbing in Sarasota, was what a customer called with yesterday. She said that when she runs the kitchen sink, she sees water under her house. Her house had a crawl space underneath it so she could see the water puddling up.

Now if this is something you are experiencing also, then there is is good chance that you will need to call a Professional Plumber to make the needed repair. You want to beware of calling a handyman to fix your plumbing drain line under the house. Depending on the condition of the waste piping under your home, a handyman may cause more pipes to break, because he doesn’t realize how brittle the old lines can become.

Call in a Sarasota Plumbing Company who has the necessary expertise and years of knowledge in dealing with old kitchen plumbing in Sarasota and the wisdom to give you right choice in repairing your plumbing waste lines.

Some of the handymen who call themselves Plumbers or who say they can fix it, will probably just put a “bandaid” on it, instead of making a proper repair. This will only cause you to have to pay again when the bandaid doesn’t work.

Kitchen plumbing in Sarasota homes that were built before 1980, will have cast iron waste and vent lines. Generally, cast iron pipes will need attention after being used for forty years. The seventy and eighties don’t seem like a long time ago, but do the math. It is 2016 now, and the cast iron is just getting older. Nothing lasts forever.

You need a Plumbing Company in Sarasota, who knows cast iron plumbing. We put a lot of it in, back in the day. Everything from a lead and oakum connection, to the no-hub band connection. Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is Sarasota’s expert old plumbing repair specialist. You can count on us to give you an honest estimate of the repairs needed to fix the leak under your house when you run your kitchen sink.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is a Specialty Plumbing Company in Sarasota, Fl.

Written by Kevin on May 5, 2016. Posted in Lakewood Ranch Plumber, Plumber in Sarasota, Plumbing, Sarasota Plumber, Uncategorized.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is a Specialty Plumbing Company in Sarasota, Fl.

Love your Plumber.com is a specialty Plumbing Company in Sarasota, Fl.. The reason we are a specialty Plumbing Company is because our goal is to exceed your expectations of what you deserve when you call a Professional Plumbing Company. We want you to be so happy that you tell all of your friends and neighbors how much they Love their Plumber.

You will start to Love Your Plumber as soon as you hear our office managers cheery voice, answering your call about whatever plumbing problem you may have. Lori will make sure you know when our professional, polite, courteous and well trained plumber, will arrive at your home to listen to you explain your plumbing problem. Then when our Plumber has determined the best way to fix your plumbing problem, he may give you some money saving options on the best way to take care of your issue.

More than likely, because of the huge inventory of plumbing supplies on his truck, he will be able to handle almost any problem you may have, right then and there. Who wants to wait another day or so for a company to send out a different man on another day. We know people want it Now. That’s what we do. We do it Now.

Any one of our trucks that come to your house is a super truck. Capable of taking care of your plumbing needs on the spot. We use protective floor coverings, shoe covers and cleaning materials. We strive to leave your home cleaner than we found it.

From our trucks to our work, we pride ourselves on keeping things clean. If you want a run of the mill, dirty, sloppy looking, unhappy plumber fixing your plumbing, then you should not call us. Read our reviews from past and recent customers. Watch the video testimonials on our web site, www.loveyourplumber.com. Or call 941-322-1911 to find out for yourself why people Love Their Plumber.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is Sarasota’s Specialty Plumbing Company.

Sipping Toilet repaired by Sarasota Plumber.

Written by Kevin on April 13, 2016. Posted in Bradenton Plumber, Lakewood Ranch Plumber, Plumber in Sarasota, Plumbing, Sarasota Plumber.

Sipping Toilet repaired by Sarasota Plumber.

Having been in the Plumbing business in Sarasota for over forty three years, we thought we had heard every description of plumbing problems from our customers. Yet to the amazement of all of our licensed plumbers on staff, we had never heard a water closet problem being described as a sipping toilet!

Being service plumbers, we are always up for a new challenge, so all of us wanted to go fix the sipping toilet. Just to see what the problem could be. Well we all drew straws and the longest straw was the one who got to go. Low and behold, when our Sarasota Plumber arrived at the customers home to fix their plumbing problem in Bradenton, we asked the customer to describe what her problem was. Even though the customer explains their problem over the phone to Lori, our customer service representative, we as the professional need to hear it ourselves from the customer, so we can properly diagnosis the problem with all of the information. Then being fully aware of the entire situation, we can determine the solution to the customers plumbing problem or problems.

Our customer with the sipping toilet, took us upstairs and showed us her toilet. Sure enough, the only way she knew how to describe it, was calling what it was doing, “sipping”.

It turns out our customer loves to keep her house, including her plumbing fixtures, very clean, tidy and orderly. Turns out to keep her toilet bowl sparkling clean, she was putting three inch swimming pool tabs in her toilet tank. Now I could not argue with her that the swimming pool tabs were doing a remarkable job keeping her toilet bowl sparkling. However, the chlorine tabs that she was putting in the toilet tank, were destroying all the rubber, brass and steel parts and deforming the plastic parts inside her toilet tank. This caused her toilet to constantly run. Thus, the description in her words, the toilet was sipping!

Since her toilet looked good and she said it was flushing fine and she did not want a new toilet, we replaced all the parts in her toilet and removed the chlorine tab.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air, always up for a plumbing problem/challenge! Call the experts, we would be happy to be your Plumber! 941-322-1911 or book on line, www.Loveyourplumber.com.

Why Should I Schedule Video Camera Pipe Inspection Services?

Written by Kevin on March 14, 2016. Posted in Plumbing.

Why Should I Schedule Video Camera Pipe Inspection Services?

There are a lot of different problems that homeowners may experience with their Sarasota plumbing systems. Many homeowners fail to truly grasp just how extensive their residential plumbing systems truly are. No matter how well-designed and expertly-installed your plumbing system may be, there is just no such thing as one that is guaranteed to be problem free forever. The good news is that, when you do encounter problems with your plumbing system, the professional Sarasota plumbers on our staff are here to guarantee that you get the solutions that you need to resolve the issue promptly and effectively. One option you may need to consider is a video camera pipe inspection in Sarasota, FL.

When and Why Is Video Camera Pipe Inspection Necessary?

Basically, if you have a drainage problem in your home, a video camera pipe inspection can be an incredibly valuable service to schedule. There are all sorts of reasons as to why clogs and other issues within your pipes may develop. Adding to the complexity of successfully diagnosing the cause of any such problems is the fact that a blockage or other issue could happen anywhere in the drainage system. Because of this, the ability to peer deep within your plumbing system is invaluable. When we use our video camera pipe inspection equipment to inspect your pipes, we’ll be able to locate and diagnose problems without the guesswork that going into the service blind would entail. That means that we’ll be able to go about resolving the issue faster, and with less potential disruption to your property.

How Does Sewer Camera Pipe Inspection Work?

Video camera pipe inspection service is pretty straightforward. We can insert our video camera, which is quite small, into pipes of many sized. Once we’ve done so, we simply feed the flexible rod that it is attached to through the system. This will provide us with a live feed of the interior conditions within the pipes. Our plumbers are some of the finest in the industry, and their keen eyes are trained to pinpoint the source of issues within your system. With Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air, you can count on getting a dependable performance from your Sarasota drain and sewer system.

Take Advantage of Our Trenchless Technology Services

Written by Kevin on February 8, 2016. Posted in Plumbing.

Take Advantage of Our Trenchless Technology Services

There was a time when the idea of repairing or replacing one’s sewer or water line was cause for serious concern. Fortunately, those days are behind us. Yes, this type of service is still a pretty big undertaking, but modern technology makes it a much more manageable job than it ever was in the past. Not all plumbers have access to this technology, of course, nor is every plumber trained and experienced enough to use it properly. The professional plumbers on our staff, though, most certainly are. When you are ready to schedule your water or sewer line repairs or replacement services, ours is the number to dial. We’ll get the job done using trenchless technology in Sarasota, FL.

What Is Trenchless Technology?

Some homeowners never have a problem with their water or sewer lines. Many others, though, encounter the types of problems that will require professional repair services, or even the replacement of those pipes. Perhaps the pipe is damaged during a construction project, has corroded over time, is severely clogged up, or is full of tree roots. Whatever the issue, the solution used to be quite a headache. A trench would have to be excavated above the length of the pipe, exposing it so that a team of plumbers could determine what wrong and go about completing the necessary services.

With trenchless technology, though, this process is seriously streamlined. The whole pipe won’t have to be excavated. Instead, two pits are dug out, one at either end of the pipe. A pneumatic machine pulls a new pipe, or a pipe liner, into place. The old pipe is either split or broken up by a bursting head, or forced out the other end as the new pipe is drawn into place. The benefits of this practice are many. The work can be done much more quickly, and with less expense than if a full excavation were necessary. Plus, there is minimal disruption to the property. To learn more about trenchless technology, or to schedule service, call Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.

Call today 941-322-1911 and find out why our customers say, I Love My Plumber

Old Home, Plumbing Specialist, WIMPY’S.

Written by Kevin on January 25, 2016. Posted in Bradenton Plumber, Drain and Sewer, Lakewood Ranch Plumber, Plumber in Sarasota, Plumbing, Sarasota Plumber, Uncategorized.

Old Home, Plumbing Specialist, WIMPY’S.

Did you move to Sarasota and buy an older home? A lot of folks do because of the character of the home or the neighborhood it is in. Welcome to our town!

At the time of buying your home, it’s possible you and your home inspector did not see the entire plumbing system. You probably did see all the cosmetics of the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry rooms. And maybe that was upgraded. But did you see the heart of your plumbing system? By that, I mean did anyone offer to camera the main drain lines? Or show you the water pipes that integral to your home? These are the things that are the heart of your plumbing system.

These are the things in general, that a lot of folks don’t consider, until they have a serious leak or a main line stoppage. If any of these problems happen to you, rest assured that Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is Sarasota’s, old home Plumbing Specialist. For over 43 years, Wimpy’s has been repairing and replacing old plumbing in Sarasota. Our customers have built our reputation up as being honest and a company with the utmost integrity. We have always believed that character is easier kept, than recovered. That’s why we will give you a full evaluation of the condition of all of the plumbing in your home.

We offer estimates and 24/7 emergency service at no extra charge. We aim to exceed your expectations of a Plumber. We always say what we do and do what we say. Wimpy’s is Sarasota’s Old Home Plumbing Specialist. Call today 941-322-1911 or schedule on line at www.loveyourplumber.com and find out why our customers say, I Love My Plumber!