Leak? Clog? Pipe burst? No matter the plumbing emergency, Billy the Sunshine Plumber can fix it.

You spent the day celebrating St. Patrick but all the fun and happiness drained away when you got home and found your house flooded from a burst pipe. It doesn’t have to be a major plumbing emergency to ruin your day. But beyond figuratively banging your head against the wall and calling an expert like those at Billy the Sunshine Plumber, what should you do when your home has a plumbing emergency?

AAA offers this advice: “Take immediate steps to minimize the impact to your home.

• “Shut off the main water valve to stop all water from flowing. This valve is typically located in the basement, a crawlspace or the garage, or near the front curb, depending on how your home was built (but it could also be other places, such as near the water heater or kitchen sink).
• “If the leak is near any electrical wiring, switch off the electricity at the circuit breaker for safety.
• “Document the damage with photographs before you start cleaning up any water. This can help when you submit a claim to your homeowners insurance provider.
• “Remove the water and do what you can to help the drying process, including running a dehumidifier.
• “Call a plumber. If you need service outside normal business hours, don’t be surprised if you have to pay emergency rates.
• “Depending on the location and severity of the leak, you may also need to call cleaning and restoration experts. They can take steps to remove the hidden moisture in walls or crawlspaces to prevent further damage and mold growth.”

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber will clear your pipes of all sorts of clogs and blockages.

It seems that ever since the Grand Prix you’ve been having trouble with a slow drain in your kitchen. Not that you think the Grand Prix has anything to do with it. That’s just when you started noticing it.

You’re more assuming it could have something to do with grease because you caught one of the kids pouring used grease down the drain after cooking bacon the other morning. You’re wondering if you pour a lot of hot water down the drain, if that will melt the grease and send it on its way.

Sadly, no.

Housedigest.com explains: “Remember your fifth-grade science lessons? As your teacher poured some olive oil into a cup of water, you probably noticed how the two liquids create a distinct line of separation, with the oil on top. Oil is hydrophobic, meaning it won’t mix with water, no matter how hard you force it. It doesn’t matter if the water is hot or cold either. When you mix grease with hot water, the water will flush down the drain, but the fatty, oily substance will be left behind. Because oil floats, all that leftover fat will bubble back to the surface the next time you turn on the faucet. It’ll never really wash down completely; over time, the oil and particle buildup will overflow back into your sink.”

What is the best strategy for clearing a grease clog? Call a professional like the Tampa Bay plumbing specialists at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber hopes you have a prosperous, happy and safe new year.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber’s family wishes you, your family and friends a very happy new year.

And remember, Billy is here today for any plumbing emergencies.

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Plumbing nightmare on a holiday? That’s okay. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here to help.

As a nightmare scenario, this has to rank high on the list. You’re having a party at your home and someone gingerly sidles up yo you to tell you the toilet has backed up and is overflowing. You rush into the bathroom but there’s nothing you can do.

Nothing, that is, except to call Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy Sunshine is available 24/7/365, even on New Yea’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

What constitutes a plumbing emergency?

Angi suggests you ask these questions and let the answers guide you:

• “Do you need to use the affected plumbing right away?
• “Can you turn the fixture off?
• “Will leaving the problem alone cause more damage?
• “Is it your responsibility to fix the problem?”

You should also factor in the weather. Angi says, “Oddly enough, the weather will factor into whether you need plumbing services ASAP. If it’s the middle of a hot summer day and you don’t have access to water, that’s a health concern. If the outside temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and your water heater is struggling to turn on, call in reinforcements.”

Examples of a true plumbing emergency include ruptured pipes, water heater leaks or failure, and sewer system backups.

If you’re not sure, call Billy the Sunshine Plumber and explain the situation. Billy Sunshine can tell you if it’s an emergency or a plumbing problem that can wait.

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber hopes you have a happy and safe holiday season.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber’s family wishes you, your family and friends a very merry Christmas and other season’s greetings. 

And remember, Billy is here today for any plumbing emergencies.

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber can help you if your plumbing develops a clog or blockage.

All the shopping is done and you’re running over your “to do” list one more time, you might want to take a moment to think about the nice things you can do for your house. Specifically, your plumbing. Being nice to your plumbing makes it less likely you’ll have to call for plumbing help in the new year.

Perhaps the No. 1 thing you can do is to be careful about what you put down your drains. Grease, for example.

“Cooking grease might make your food taste delicious, but when it goes through your drains and into your water and sewage lines, it can quickly cool and harden into a thick sludge that may completely block your system,” angi.com says. “And that buildup can lead to blockages and backups not only in your kitchen sink but throughout your home, including your bathtub, bathroom sink, laundry lines, and even your toilet. Simply put, it’s just not worth the convenience to pour grease down your kitchen sink.”

You may be thinking that you don’t do that. You’re diligent about dumping the grease into the trash rather than the sink. But we bet that, after you pour the grease into another container, you then dunk your dirty pan  (or plate) – which has grease in it – into your sink. That grease builds up.

And that build up could cause a clog or blockage that you can’t shift. In that case, it’s wise to call the trusted plumbers at Billy the Sunshine Plumber..

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Days. Nights. Weekends. Anytime. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is here for you.

This is that time of year when you find out your busy life can get much busier with shopping, entertaining and preparing for that all important visit from Santa Claus. Of course, you want everything to be perfect and, if you have our kind of luck, that isn’t going to happen. Not only will things not go perfectly, they’ll go wrong at exactly the wrong time. Like on Christmas Day when your family is ready to cluster around the dinner table.

And, of course, it’s a holiday so everything is closed. Well, it’s closed unless you have a plumbing emergency. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is here all the time – even on Christmas Day – to help you solve that plumbing emergency.

How do you know if you have a plumbing emergency? Angi suggests you ask these questions and let the answers guide you:

• “Do you need to use the affected plumbing right away?
• “Can you turn the fixture off?
• “Will leaving the problem alone cause more damage?
• “Is it your responsibility to fix the problem?”

You should also factor in the weather. Angi says, “Oddly enough, the weather will factor into whether you need plumbing services ASAP. If it’s the middle of a hot summer day and you don’t have access to water, that’s a health concern. If the outside temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and your water heater is struggling to turn on, call in reinforcements.”

Examples of a true plumbing emergency include ruptured pipes, water heater leaks or failure, and sewer system backups.

If you’re not sure, call Billy the Sunshine Plumber and explain the situation. Billy Sunshine can tell you if it’s an emergency or a plumbing problem that can wait.

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber can stop that humming sound that’s coming from your garbage disposal.

You were fixing a late evening snack after returning from the Celebration of Lights when you turned on your garbage disposal and heard a humming noise. You’d never heard it make that sound before.

It’s not unusual for a garbage disposal to hum, but it is an indication that something is wrong.

“If the garbage disposal starts to hum when you turn it on, it’s important to find out why the disposal is making this noise and how to fix the problem,” thespruce.com says. “Common issues that can cause the disposal to hum include a clog that is preventing the blades from turning, an overheated motor, or even a physical obstruction, like a fork or spoon.”

In addition to clogs or obstructions, the disposal might need to be reset or have a faulty motor. The breaker might have been tripped for some reason.

Many times, you can clear the clog or obstruction yourself. (Caution: Never stick your hand into the disposal and always make sure it’s turned off before you poke around.) But if you can’t, or you don’t feel comfortable dealing with the disposal yourself, it’s time to call the trusted plumbers at Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy the Sunshine Plumber can fix the problem or, if your disposal is old and needs replacing, he can install a shiny new disposal.

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Billy the Sunshine Plumber can help if “flushable wipes” clog your toilet or pipes.

You were planning on attending the last weekend of Sanding Ovations but your Thanksgiving guests didn’t oblige. Despite the fact you asked them  not to flush anything except waste and toilet paper down the drain, someone didn’t listen. That person apparently flushed a whole bunch of flushable wipes down the toilet and you’ve been struggling for two days trying to get things unclogged. You’re about to break down and call a plumber.

Flushable wipes, which really don’t flush, are hard on plumbing.

“We’ve survived using toilet paper since its invention in 1857, so flushable wipes probably aren’t something you really need,” lifechoices.com says. “Aside from being much more expensive than traditional toilet paper, they’re typically made with synthetic materials, plastics or polyester, that won’t break down. So even if they do flush down your toilet, they end up clogging our sewers. This poses hazardous risks to sewerage professionals who must break up these clogs, as well as considerable costs.

“Save your money, save your pipes and stick with traditional toilet paper. If you just can’t live without a moistened wipe, consider a toilet tissue spray.”

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If your plumbing is backed up after Thanksgiving, call Billy the Sunshine Plumber for help.

When you got up this morning, you were thinking of Black Friday and all the holiday shopping you planned to do today. Then you went into your kitchen to make coffee and found the sink full of dirty water. Apparently, your sink didn’t drain overnight. You’ve tried to get the drain cleared but it hasn’t worked and now you’re ready to call a plumber for help.

If it makes you feel any better, you’re not alone. Thousands of homeowners across the country are contending with sink, tub, toilet clogs and broken garbage disposals this morning. We plumbers have a name for it – Brown Friday – and it’s generally one of the busiest days of the year for us.

“On Thanksgiving, many of us have more guests and food in the kitchen than normal. All this extra movement could make for a disaster for the pipes in both the bathroom and kitchen,” kvue.com says. “Poultry and potato skins, celery and other vegetables can lead to the sinks getting clogged up.