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Should You Invest in Cheap, Affordable, or Good Plumbing in Sarasota?

Should You Invest in Cheap, Affordable, or Good Plumbing in Sarasota?

When a plumbing problem occurs, one automatically thinks I have to get this fixed.  If the problem is beyond your capability or it is a mystery problem, then you will need to call a reliable Sarasota plumbing company.  In today’s economy, everyone would like to save a dollar and not spend more than they have to.

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So, you want a cheap, affordable, good plumber!  To be honest, it will be hard to get all three wants, from one plumbing company in Sarasota.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air will send out a Florida State Certified Licensed Master Plumber to evaluate your plumbing problems.  We are a good, clean, high quality, and professional Sarasota plumbing company, that cares about your needs.

A cheap plumber may sound like they are cheap on the phone when you speak to them, however when they arrive at your home there may be hidden charges, or they will work very slowly by the hour.  Or they may charge for two men, so they can charge you more.  They may not have a fully stocked plumbing truck and will charge you to go get common items that should be on a good plumbers’ clean, service truck. So for  a job that might of taken an honest, up front pricing, Plumbing Contractor, such as Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air in Sarasota, one hour to complete, the cheap plumber may be there for three hours.  This equates to more money spent for the same Sarasota plumbing repair, if the cheap plumber attempted the plumbing work.

What if the cheap plumber sends out a “technician”?  What does that mean? Aren’t you paying for a real plumber?  Someone with experience, not the new guy they just hired.

Reasons People Choose a Cheap Sarasota Plumber

To our readers wondering “what do you mean, cheap plumber? There’s no such thing!” Here are two main reasons why some people opt for cheap plumbing companies.

Plumbing Emergencies

Emergencies are the main reason why most people call a plumber in any situation, regardless of pricing.  The first thing people do is call a plumber, any plumber, who can get there fast, take care of the problem, and charge a reasonable fee.  It would have been better to already have a working relationship with a reputable plumbing firm that you already trusted.  When the phone call comes, customers who aren’t familiar with our companies level of service, professionalism, expertise in our trade will almost always ask how much will it cost.

A plumbing problem cannot be properly diagnosed over the phone.  The cheap plumber or the handyman may quote pricing over the phone, however when they get to your house the price goes much higher.  Wouldn’t it be much better to have a licensed professional plumber come to your house, evaluate your situation, because all plumbing problems are different, and give you an estimate and recommendations for what needs to be done?

Then you can decide based on the level of professionalism, honest answers, different options you may have and the level of service you are receiving to base if the price is related to the value and piece of mind that the plumbing company you choose is your best return on your investment.

Price

This a a very sensitive subject today. Everyone wants a low price until they see a doctor.  Then they don’t ask price, they just want to be taken care of in their emergency by the best person available.  Same way in plumbing. Plumbing a lot of times, is an emergency and an unexpected expense. You want to have the best professional available, with the most expertise in the trade, a fully stocked plumbing truck at your house, a licensed and insured company doing the work that shows up promptly to take care of your problem and just make your plumbing problem  go away,  so your life can get back to normal.  Can the cheapest guy do this?  Usually not.

Problems with Choosing a Plumber Based Only on Price

  • You’re a lower priority: Did the cheap guy return your call promptly or not call you back at all?  Was he helpful on the phone?  Can he get there quickly? If you’re going with the cheap option, most likely not!
  • The plumbing company is not licensed or insured: The state of Florida makes licensed plumbers go through an intensive testing program before they issue a state certified master plumbing license to just any one.  Is your cheap guy state certified? The Sarasota plumbers at Wimpy’s sure are!

An affordable plumber, may be the guy who doesn’t have all the necessary tools and the latest technology available, to properly evaluate your plumbing problems.  If the affordable plumber doesn’t have the most efficient tools on his truck, then it will take him longer to do the same job, then it would for Wimpy’s.

We have the latest technology and all the specialty tools needed to handle your Sarasota plumbing needs, in a very efficient manner.  From the moment you call the office and speak to Lori, to when we show up on time in clean, fully stocked plumbing trucks, to when our master plumber leaves your house clean and your plumbing problems resolved, you will be saying, I love my plumber!

For the level of service we provide, we are the cheapest, most-affordable, and best plumber you will find in Sarasota! Call our team today for reliable plumbing help.

Stoppage in Lakewood Ranch. Plumbing Today, Who should I call?

Stoppage in Lakewood Ranch. Plumbing Today, Who should I call?

stoppage

Stoppage in your plumbing? House plumbing that is, not your body.  Even though your Lakewood Ranch Plumber  may need to know as much information about you as your Lakewood Ranch  Doctor.

If your plumbing is backed up, there is always a reason.  Like an insurance agent once told me, accidents don’t happen, they are caused.  Same with plumbing problems.  If you have a stoppage, it was caused by something.  A plumbing professional will tell you what the cause of your stoppage is and give you options on how to take care of it, so it doesn’t happen again.

Who wants to have the same problem over and over again?  I know I don’t, especially if there is a way to prevent it from happening again.

Plumbers’ today, have the same technology that doctors have to look inside your body.  We can actually see what is going on with your pipes and what caused your plumbing stoppage.  Seeing is believing!  If you know what the exact cause of the plumbing problem is, then you exactly how to take care of it.

Love Your Plumber.com is the place to go for a Plumber today.  Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air has  been serving the Sarasota/Bradenton area for over 41 years.  We are are local, family Plumbing business that you can depend on for plumbing today.  We want you to love your plumber!  We will always strive to do what is in your best interest.

If you have a stoppage, we have the high tech, proper equipment to clear, clean and/or replace your problem pipes.  If you need to have concrete cut inside your home, we have the very best, Dustless Concrete cutting system available.

Some plumbers can be real messy and dirty.  Not Wimpy’s.  We are one of the elite, few plumbers that take pride in themselves on how clean we can be, while plumbing in your home.

Stoppage?  Call Wimpy’s today.  941-322-1911 or schedule on line at www.Loveyourplumber.com

Publix, Plumbing and Wimpy’s. What Do They Have In Common?

Publix, Plumbing and Wimpy’s. What Do They Have In Common? 

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Publix, Plumbing and Wimpy’s. What do they have  in common?  They answer to that, is a lot.  Publix is the cleanest super market around. Wimpy’s is the cleanest Plumber around.

Publix, Plumbing and Wimpy’s. What do they have in common?  Publix customer service is exceptional. So is Wimpy’s.  Just ask our customers!

Publix, Plumbing and Wimpy’s.  What do they have in common?  Publix is friendly and always there to help you.   Wimpy’s is friendly and always there to help you.  Just call and speak to Lori, at Wimpy’s, you won’t find a friendly person who cares about your plumbing needs.  The same goes for our Florida State Certified licensed plumbers, who will come take care of your plumbing needs.

Just the other day, my wife went into Publix to buy some things for my upcoming 55th birthday party.  They were out of stock on almost a third of the shopping list, which is very uncharacteristic of a Publix super market, especially at the store we shop at in the Sarasota area.

Since Publix always asks you if you found everything okay, my wife responded with a no, she did not.  Immediately, the Assistant Manager, came over and made things right. He went above and beyond, to fill my wife’s list.  When she left the store, not only was her shopping list complete, she told her friends not only how happy she was with her Publix super market, but how Publix exceeded her expectations.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air will always try to do the same. We want to exceed your expectations.  We have been a family plumbing business for forty one years in the Sarasota, Bradenton area. We know the only way to stay in business, is to provide exceptional customer service, with clean, fully stocked plumbing trucks and uniformed licensed plumbers who will respect you, your home and take care of your plumbing needs in a professional manner.

Publix, where shopping is a pleasure.  Wimpy’s, where plumbing is a pleasure. Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air, exceeding your expectations for over forty one years.

We want you to Love Your Plumber!  Schedule on line at www.Loveyourplumber.com or call 941-322-1911.

Drain Problem, Wimpy’s Found This Clogging the Drain!

Drain Problem, Wimpy’s Found This Clogging the Drain!

Drain problem, Wimpy’s found this clogging the drain!  This appears to be about a size 40 ladies green panty that this Sarasota Plumber found clogging the sewer line.  Now I don’t care who you are, one has to find that amusing.

panties clogging drain

Aided by their sewer camera inspection tools, that Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air carries on all their trucks, our Florida State Certified Licensed Master Plumber was able to find the cause of the clogged sewer line that was causing all of the toilets to back up and overflow.  Not only did we find the cause, but we were able to remove it by using the sewer camera.  The toilets in this home, will not stop again due to this pair of panties, rest assured.

This plumbing problem was called in to Wimpy’s, from the customer who had just bought this house one month ago.  Their toilets overflowed and they called a friend, to ask them for a good, honest plumber that they use.  The friend highly recommended, ” Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.”

Arriving shortly after the customer called, we did find all the toilets stopped up and overflowing.  When we discovered the cause, the new owner said that she didn’t even own a pair of green panties!  The things people have to tell their plumber.  One of the reasons why your plumber should feel like family to you.  She informed us that she had just bought the house and did not have the sewer and waste lines inspected.

Do you know what is lurking in your drains?  Here is a great common sense plumbing tip; Don’t flush things down your toilet that are not organic in nature.  Specifically, Size 40, green panties!

If you don’t have a plumber in the Sarasota or Bradenton area that feels like family to you, then you should connect with us. We want you to Love Your Plumber. For drain cleaning from Sarasota plumbing experts, call us today!

My Sink Stopper is Stuck Closed

My Sink Stopper is Stuck Closed – Sarasota Kitchen Plumbing Problems

lavatory stopper

My sink stopper is stuck closed and company is coming over! Our plumbers in Sarasota hear this often. Most of the time, people are referring to their bathroom or kitchen plumbing in Sarasota.  They try to open the stopper but nothing happens.  This problem may be occurring due to the following reasons:

  1. The clip that holds the horizontal lever to the vertical lift rod has come off.
  2. The horizontal lever attached to the pop-up assembly, if made from steel,  has rusted away.
  3. The pop-up plug it itself has a broken end.

The first problem is fairly easy to fix.  One just has to get under the sink and find the clip, then put it back on.  The clip may need to be stretched out a bit, so it doesn’t come off again.

The second cause is because steel and water make rust.  In plumbing systems, steel is not our friend.  Steel does not belong in a plumbing system, however it is there because it is cheaper than brass.  Brass will last!

You may be able to get a new steel lever from the manufacturer, but a new brass pop-up assembly is the preferred method of repair.

The third reason may be the end of the plug is broken.  If this is the case, you will need to replace the pop-up assembly.

Bathroom and Kitchen Plumbing in Sarasota

Aside from providing a wide variety of Sarasota plumbing services, our plumbing company in Sarasota, FL carries clips, rods and brass pop-up assemblies in a variety of different finishes, on our fully stocked plumbing trucks.

We always offer products that will stand the test of time, because quality doesn’t costs, it pays.  We want to show you the difference quality can make, when choosing plumbing fixtures for your home.

Instead of searching for “plumbers near me,” call us today, and we’ll send out one of our Florida State Certified Licensed Sarasota Plumbers, from our family owned plumbing company.

My Toilet is Stopped Up and Overflowing.

My Toilet is Stopped Up and Overflowing.

clogged toilet

My toilet is stopped up and over flowing. What a mess that can be.  Does this happen to you when you have company?

My toilet is stopped and overflowing is a common complaint that Plumbers in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch get around the holidays.  That’s when guests come and your plumbing system starts working at maximum capacity.

My toilet is stopped up and overflowing is not something you need or want, especially when your guest are over for a festive occasion.  It is usually somewhat embarrassing for your guests to have to tell you that your toilet is stopped up.  Worse than that, is if they don’t tell you and the next guest flushes and it overflows all over the floor.

This can all be prevented if you know that your pipes are clean and that your toilet has been maintained.  Your plumbing system is the heart of your home.  And just like a heart, it needs a check-up, so the unexpected doesn’t happen, like your toilet overflowing when your guests are there.  Calling a Plumber in the middle of your party is like calling the ambulance, it can certainly put a damper on the holiday spirit.

If you notice your toilet acting sluggish or maybe it has always been sluggish.  When the water in the bowl just kind of keeps going around and around and you hope it goes down.  Some of you know what I mean.

Have your plumber check your toilet and your pipes.  Toilets should just flush without having to wonder if it is going to overflow.  Peace of mind is much better than having to worry about whether or not your plumbing system is up to working at maximum capacity for the upcoming holidays.

If you need a Plumber you can trust, ask your friends.  The name, Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air will probably come up.  You can schedule on line at www. Loveyourplumber.com.  We will send licensed plumbers from our family plumbing business to you in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch areas and all the Keys around Sarasota.  We want you to Love Your Plumber!

We are available for emergency calls. Call 941-322-1911.

Honest Plumber, Honest Answers,Wimpy’s Tips for Thanksgiving.

Honest Plumber, Honest Answers,Wimpy’s Tips for Thanksgiving.

Honest Plumber, honest answers. Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air Company is the Sarasota Plumber you need to call to get just that.

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Honest Plumber, honest answers.  That’s why our customers refer us to their friends and family. They want to tell other people why they Love Their Plumber.  In fact, go to www.Love Your Plumber.com and see the video testimonials and written referral letters.

Honest Plumber, honest answers.  As a local Sarasota Plumber, we are a family owned smaller company that provides exceptional service.  We believe in treating you the way we want to be treated.

When you have a plumbing problem, just call and we will send a Florida, State Certified, Licensed Master Plumber to your door.

He will provide you with honest answers, because we want you to Love Your Plumber!  We want to take care of your plumbing needs and we want you to tell a friend how Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air did that for you.  That’s what we have been doing for the last forty one years.  Plumbing in the Sarasota/Bradenton area with honest answers from an honest Plumber.

Here are a few tips for the Thanksgiving season that may help you avoid having to call a plumber during the holidays:

1)  Stuff the turkey, not your garbage disposal.  Put small amount at a time into your disposal.

2)  Don’t put bones in your garbage disposal.

3)  Try to avoid letting grease go down the drain. Wipe the pans out first.

4)  Turn on the disposal first, while running water, then dispose of the waste gradually.

5)  Compost or put in garbage, the bulk of the waste.

6)  If your sink stops up, try plunging one side of the sink while covering the drain on the other side.

7)  Call Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air  if you need professional assistance.  941-322-1911.

From our family to yours, have a safe and family-filled Thanksgiving.

Snake Stuck in Tub – What Do I Do?

Snake Stuck in Tub – What Do I Do?

It was a typical Thursday evening at your house. You may have rented or owned this house for years. You take a shower and everything is normal. Your spouse takes their shower and that’s when you hear them yell for you, to say that the tub is not draining. Well of course you are going to look for yourself, because they must be mistaken. It worked when you were in there. So you go in and sure enough the tub is full of water and not draining. What do you do? Service Plumbers in Sarasota use sewer cables, that people refer to as snakes. Professional Plumbers have all different size cables and various attachments that go on the end of their sewer cable. These sewer cables are powered by an electric motor that spins the cable through the drain. The reason a sewer cable is referred to as a snake is because, the cables are stored coiled. And if one isn’t careful when you uncoil it, it will spring out faster than a rattlesnake and possibly hurt you.

Well, your spouse tells you to fix the tub, because they are not going to stand ankle deep in dirty bath water.
So you go down to the local hardware store to shop for a snake. Do it yourself snakes are not the same as what a Sarasota Plumber would use to snake your tub drain. You look at the different models they have and the prices. You are thinking that I can get by with the smallest, cheapest one they have, because it is only the tub that is stopped up. So you buy it.

Well it is Friday night by now, and you come home from work ready to be a plumber. You pull that new snake out of the box and think how easy this is going to be. You start hand cranking the snake into the tub drain and you get almost two feet of snake into the drain and then it gets really hard. So you crank it harder. Nothing, it goes nowhere. So you try to pull it back out. You can’t, it’s stuck. Your snake is stuck in the tub. The cable is probably all kinked up and knotted in the tub trap under the floor. You pull and you pull, still stuck.
When your spouse comes home, you are no longer the hero, as you ask them to help you pull this stuck snake out of the tub drain. The snake doesn’t budge.

Now you need to call a professional Plumber. Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air has the knowledge, expertise, and proper size sewer cleaning equipment to help you get a stuck snake out of the tub drain.

It is always best to call a Professional Plumber in Sarasota, first. It can save you money and a lot of headache. Sometimes, when a homeowner gets a cable stuck in a drain, it will not come out. Then one has to cut the floor and remove pipe. Don’t let that happen to you. Call Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air. 941-322-1911. We are available 24/7 online!

How Much to Unstop My Toilet

How Much to Unstop My Toilet

How much to unstop my toilet,  is a call that plumbers in the Sarasota/Bradenton area often get asked.  Or, how much does it cost to snake out my drain?

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This would seem like a reasonable question for one to ask.  However, beware if someone quotes you a price over the phone to clear a stoppage, whether it be a low price or a price you might think is too high.

The best thing to do is to call a reputable Florida State Certified Plumbing Contractor and request a Master Plumber to come out and give you a estimate on your particular stoppage.

Here is a list of things a Professional Master Plumber would ask you:

1)  What other fixtures are affected?

2)  Has this ever happened before?

3)  How old is your house?

4)  Do you know if you have cast iron waste lines or PVC lines?

5)  Did you have any guests lately?

6)  Are you on central sewer or a septic system?

7)  Do you have to plunge your toilet often?

8)  Did you change any medications?  (This can affect your bowel movements)

9)  Are you missing any of your kid’s toy cars or action figures?  ( Kid’s love to watch them go round and round and disappear down the toilet) .

10) Are you missing any little bottles that you store on a shelf over the toilet?

11) Are you missing any tank or bowl deodorizers that used to be in or around the toilet

12) Are you missing the toilet paper roller?

13 ) Are you missing your cell phone?  (Had it happen by a customer!)

14) How long have you lived in your home?

By asking these questions, plumbers can evaluate your stoppage stoppage issue and know how to proceed with clearing your stoppage.

Professional plumbers would rather solve your problem, so it doesn’t happen again.  Others would rather just band aid the issue without finding out why your system stopped up.

Plumbing is something everyone takes for granted.  Flush the toilet, walk away.  When it backs up and overflows all over the floor, we all know that isn’t normal.  There is always a reason that a stoppage occurs.  No one wants it to happen again, especially the spouse who has to clean it up, because it causes a very unsanitary condition.

Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air is your 24/7,  family owned and operated Plumbing business,  for forty years in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.  We offer estimates and second opinions.  We want to solve your plumbing problems.  We want you to Love Your Plumber!

Visit us on the web, www.loveyourplumber.com or call 941-322-1911.

Bradenton Plumber, Wimpy’s, Solved Mystery Plumbing Problem!

Bradenton Plumber, Wimpy’s, Solved Mystery Plumbing Problem!

Bradenton Plumber, Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air, solved mystery plumbing problem Thursday afternoon. The customer was so grateful, because he had tried everything he knew before he called.

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Bradenton Plumber, Wimpy’s, solved mystery plumbing problem, shortly after he arrived at the job.  With over 40 years of experience under his belt, Bubba Butler was able to determine the problem and fix it.

Bradenton Plumber, Wimpy’s, solved mystery plumbing problem because he had everything on his fully stocked plumbing truck in an organized manner, where he could find just what he needed right away.

Some Plumbers drive vehicles so disorganized, that when they open the doors, stuff starts falling out.  Not Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.  Their trucks look the same way that they do their work.  Neat, clean and professional.

If you want your mystery plumbing solved, you need to Call Wimpy’s Plumbing & Air.  Their staff of Florida State Certified licensed plumbers are ready to solve all of your plumbing problems, 24/7.

If you have to call a Plumber, why not call one that can take of your problem on the spot?  They give estimates, second opinions and just plain honest answers.

Call 941-322-1911 and speak to Lori or schedule online at www.Loveyourplumber.com. You will be glad you did.

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