A bit of maintenance can keep your toilet flowing freely. If you do have troubles with your toilet, Billy the Sunshine Plumber can help.

You’re planning to take the kids to Heritage Village today but first you need to get rid of the clog in your toilet. It seems as if every time you turn around, the toilet is clogged up. You wish there was something you could do to prevent it.

There is. As theplumber.com notes, “It’s safe to say there are a lot of people who are afraid to mess with household plumbing – and we understand that. Plumbing can be scary if you don’t know what you’re doing, and nobody wants to be responsible for their house flooding, the toilet spewing sewage all over the bathroom, or pretty much anything else that involves large quantities of water or human waste being anywhere that it doesn’t belong. However, knowledge is power, and as a general rule, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The very best thing you can do for your home’s plumbing is also the easiest: maintain it. …

“Toilets are often the most used fixture in a home. And your toilet definitely has the potential to be one of the messiest, most expensive, biggest hassles you’ll ever encounter if it isn’t properly used and maintained. You don’t need to start digging a latrine in the backyard just yet, though – thankfully, most problems can be avoided by following a few simple tips.”

Among the tips offered by theplumber.com:

• “Clean your toilet regularly with a mild cleaner. Vinegar, baking soda, or a mild soap are all great for regular porcelain cleaning. Not only does cleaning your toilet help you keep a more hygienic, better smelling bathroom, it also gives you the opportunity to spot a leak or a problem with your bathroom’s plumbing fairly quickly. If you never really clean up around the toilet area, how will you know if that water on the floor is from your shower, your toilet, or the sleepwalking male members of your household?
• “Don’t use chemical drain cleaners to unclog your toilet. …
• “Inspect your toilet’s inner workings about every six months to make sure the components are still in good shape and functioning properly. Take the tank lid off and flush the toilet. Watch the components work, making sure the flapper is sealing well and the fill valve stops running at an appropriate water level.
• “Fix a running or leaking toilet right away. …
• “Don’t flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper down the toilet. Please. Just don’t. We cannot say this enough. …
• “Buy a flange plunger and learn how to use it properly. A lot of toilet clogs are simple to remove with a bucket full of hot water and a good plunger. If you can’t remove the clog with a plunger, an auger or snake is a good backup. However…
• “Don’t be afraid to call a plumber when you need to. Some jobs are just too big or too complicated for even experienced DIY’ers to handle on their own. If your toilet is continually clogging or you get brown water backing up into your shower or sink when you flush, those are symptoms of a more serious problem that you’ll need professional help with.”

If you don’t have a 24-hour plumber you can trust, then get to know the plumbing specialists at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the Tampa Bay 24-hour plumber of choice since 1924 when he first opened for business. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is open 24/7/365 in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Days, nights, weekends, or holidays, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here for you. 

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If you think a leak is causing your water bill to be high, call Billy the Sunshine Plumber for help in tracking down and fixing the problem.

You were relaxed when you got back from your bike ride along the Suncoast Trail. But that didn’t last long once you opened your water bill to find it – and your water usage – had increased. After you got over the sticker shock, you began wondering why your water use had gone up because you haven’t had guests or changed any of your usual routine where water usage is concerned.

There are many reasons for a spike in your water bill, according to the city of Davison, MI. Possible reasons include:

• A leaking toilet, or a toilet that continues to run after being flushed
• A dripping faucet; a faucet drip can waste 20 gallons of water a day or more
• Filling or topping off a swimming pool or hot tub
• Watering the lawn, new grass, or trees; also check for an open hose spigots
• Humidifiers attached to the furnace that are improperly adjusted or not working correctly
• Sump pumps that have water powered back up
• Kids home for summer vacations or school holidays; guests
• Water‐cooled air conditioners
• A broken water pipe or obvious leak; check the pipes in the basement or crawlspace; the water heater could also be leaking
• Water softener problems – cycles continuously

“An unusually high water bill is most often caused by a leak or change in water use,” according to Davison. “Leaks, whether unseen or unfixed, can waste hundreds and even thousands of gallons of water. It is
important to routinely check your plumbing and home for leaky faucets, toilets, and outside taps and irrigation lines.”

Davison adds, “Leaks can also occur in harder to find places, such as under your home, crawl spaces. Also, check outdoor spigots and irrigation systems, and look for wet spots in your yard, which may indicate a leak. … The most common cause for a high water bill is running water from your toilet. A continuously running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day or more depending on the volume flow down the drain. This can cause a terrible increase to a family’s typical water use, so fix toilet leaks as soon as possible. Some leaks are easy to find, such as a dripping faucet or running toilet. You can usually hear a running toilet, but not
always.”

If your water bill is unusually high and you can’t figure out why, you should call a trusted plumber experienced in leak detection and leak repair. You can find such a plumber at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the go-to plumber for Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties since 1924. Billy the Sunshine Plumber has repaired a lot of leaks in that almost-century of business.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber is here to help you 24/7/365. Evenings, weekends, holidays, or during COVID-19 lockdown, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here to help you.

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Fixing a leaking toilet might just be a matter of tightening a couple of bolts. Or it could be much more. If you need help fixing a leaky toilet, call the leak experts at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

When you got back from the car and truck show at Wiregrass yesterday, you were surprised to find water pooled around the base of your toilet. You mopped it up, but it was back this morning. You’re not exactly sure where the leak is coming from. Or how to fix it. You’re hoping you don’t need a new toilet.

You probably don’t need a new toilet. Toilets can leak from the base for several reasons. Among them: The bolts holding the toilet in place are loose or a damaged wax ring, according to thespruce.com.

Your first move should be to tighten the bolts. If the leak goes away, everything’s fine. If it doesn’t, then it’s likely the wax ring, which will have to be replaced. Replacing the wax ring includes moving the toilet, scraping the old ring away and then replacing the toilet. That’s a task many homeowners don’t want to tackle.

If you don’t want to tackle that chore, don’t worry because help is nearby. All you have to do is call the toilet and leak specialists at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber, or Billy Sunshine, has almost 100 years’ experience in the Tampa Bay area (Billy was founded in 1924) with all types of plumbing problems from leaks to clogs to re-piping work. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is the reliable, go-to plumber in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always available – 24/7/365. Nights, weekends, holidays, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here for you.

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When you have a clogged toilet, a leaky toilet, or a toilet with a plumbing problem you can’t fix, it’s time to call in plumbing reinforcements from Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You were headed out to Pier 60 last night to see the sunset when you first heard it. Your toilet began to refill, as if someone had flushed it. Thing is, you were the only one at home.

You’re not the only one who has experienced that. As diynetwork.com explains, it’s called a “phantom flush” and it’s one of the most common toilet problems: “The cause is a very slow leak from the tank into the bowl. This problem is almost certainly caused by a bad flapper or flapper seat. The solution is to drain the tank and bowl, check and clean the flapper seat, and replace the flapper if it’s worn or damaged.”

That’s a job almost any homeowner can do. But, if you feel uncomfortable doing it, or if it doesn’t work and you still  have a leaky toilet, then you can call in a plumbing pro like the trusted plumbing experts at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

When you’re looking for a leak repair or leak detection plumbing specialist in the Tampa Bay area, look no further than Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy Sunshine has been in business for almost 100 years – he was founded in 1924 – and that’s a lot of leak detection and leak repair he’s done in that time. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is available 24/7/365 in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. He never closes.

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