Billy the Sunshine Plumber wishes you a safe and happy new year!

The family here at Billy the Sunshine Plumber hopes 2021 will be a golden year for you, your family and friends. Remember, for all your plumbing needs – even if they happen today – Billy the Sunshine Plumber is here to help you. 

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, even on New Year’s Day, and other holidays. 

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If you’re thinking of renovating and you need help with your plumbing, call the pros at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You always look forward to the holidays. And, because this year has been so rough, you’re especially looking forward to them and to entertaining. At first, you thought you might rent a shelter at one of the local parks and invite friends and family for a potluck and barbecue. But the more you think about it, the more you want to have people over. You can reduce the number of people you normally host and hold the event in your backyard so that people can be socially distanced but still social.

Just because people are going to be outside doesn’t mean some of them won’t be trekking through your home. And that’s why you’ve decided to do some home improvement for the holidays. You figure it won’t be much and you can do most of it yourself.

DIY television shows make home upgrading look easy, but that’s not always the case, according to moneytalksnews.com, which says there are six situations in which DIY home improvement is a very bad idea:

1. You don’t know what you’re doing.
2. Someone who has experience suggests you get a professional.
3. You don’t have a lot of time to spend on the project.
4. It will be obvious that you – not a pro – did the work.
5. Major plumbing or electrical work is needed.
6. You could be seriously injured if something goes wrong.

If you do have a plumbing project planned and you’ve either decided in advance to let an expert do the work or gotten in over your head, then it’s time to call the trusted plumbing experts at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the go-to company for plumbing repairs, maintenance and upgrades since opening almost 100 years ago in 1924. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is the trusted plumber of choice in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties where he is available 24/7/365. Days, nights, weekends, holidays, anytime – Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here for you.

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When your plumbing pipes need replacing, you need the expert plumbers from Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You took the kids to the Trunk or Treat event in Wesley Chapel last night. Not only was it fun and timely – Halloween is this coming Saturday – but it also gave you a chance to get out of the house and get some fresh air.

Fresh air was the deciding factor. Recently, you’ve noticed your home has a musty odor, especially near the washing machine. You’ve searched and searched for the cause, but can’t find it. Now you’re just getting sick of it and want it gone. You’d call in an expert, but you’re not exactly sure what pro needs to be summoned.

Start with a plumber. A musty smell is one early symptom of copper piping that’s reaching the end of its life. Another early sign of aging copper piping is one or more wide bulges in the ceiling or wall caused by pinhole leaks in the pipes. A third sign of copper piping that’s about to fail is its appearance. If you open up a wall or ceiling so you can see the pipes, the aging pipes will be “green, crusty, and corroded. Such pipes may even already have pin-hole leaks that are beginning to ooze water, but so slowly that dripping is not yet evident,” according to thespruce.com.

Let the pipes go too long without replacement and you’re going to get one or more major leaks.

Replacing aged water pipes is not uncommon. As thespruce.com says, “Water supply pipes are especially critical to inspect since these carry water under pressure, and the results of a major plumbing leak can be devastating. Replacing old plumbing pipes is a very common project, and all homes will need to have this done sooner or later.”

It’s time to call a reliable plumber. If you don’t know of such a plumber, then it’s time to meet the trusted plumbers who work 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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As a homeowner, you never want to deal with a leaky or broken sewer line leading into your home. But, if your sewer or water line does leak or break, Billy the Sunshine Plumber can help you.

You’ve been practicing for the upcoming Virtual Save the Manatee 5K. But you missed your practice the other morning when you opened your front door and found a bunch of huge puddles in your front yard. And, no, it had not rained over night. In fact, it hadn’t rained in days. You were at a total loss when it came to knowing what happened.

What likely happened is one of the worst things for a homeowner to encounter. It’s likely a broken sewer or water line – the large pipe that joins your home to the city or county sewer and water system. The really bad news is that these so-called laterals are your problem, not the city’s or county’s.

“When a main water line breaks, it creates an underground flood that seeps up to your lawn, creating huge marsh-like puddles. To get to the source of the leak, crews will have to excavate into your lawn and possibly under trees and driveways,” according to home.howstuffworks.com.

If you think that you have a broken or leaky sewer or water line, it’s time to find a plumber – quickly. If you don’t know of a reliable plumber, then you should get to know the trusted plumbers 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, nights, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here to help you.

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Roots can work their way into cracks and other openings in your sewer lines and eventually cause blockages that will have sewage backing up into your home.

You spent part of the weekend at Fort de Soto Park with a friend. Most of the time you were listening to her tale of woe concerning her plumbing. She had to replace a sewer line in her yard after it became blocked with a tree root and collapsed. Her experience has you wondering about your plumbing.

American Home Shield notes that trees love sewer lines. A tree sees them as a nutrient-rich source of water. Tree roots seek cracks, breaks, and loose joints in pipes. The small root hairs can work their way into the pipe through those small (or large) openings and can eventually grow into a big ball of roots that completely block the pipe and cause blockages or even sewage backups in your home.

“Tree roots,” AHS.com says, “are the number one cause of underground pipe damage.”

So how do you know if you have a tree root problem? Well, the best way to tell is to have a plumber perform a camera inspection of your pipes. But, if you’re hesitant to do that, there are certain other signs, such as recurring clogs and slow drains throughout the house that never seem to get better. You can also listen for a gurgle, ahs.com says.

“When your sewer pipes first start to clog, you may notice a gurgling sound in the toilet. You may have slow drains you clear out again and again, but the clog keeps coming back,” according to ahs.com. “You may notice that the toilet gurgle and slow drains occur in conjunction with water backing up in the bathtub or around your washing machine. These are all warning signs that there could be a ‘root meets pipe’ conflict going on underground.”

If you do have recurring clogs and/or hear that gurgling sound, it’s time to call a trusted plumber like Billy the Sunshine Plumber. 

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the Tampa Bay 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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There could be many reasons your water pressure is low. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is here to help.

You spent a good part of Saturday hiking the trails on the Aripeka Sandhills Preserve. When you got home, all you could think about was lounging in a warm tub with a glass of wine. And that’s what you did. But it took longer to get there than you expected because the water pressure in your home is so low that it seems to take forever to fill the tub.

Taking a long time to fill the tub or a sink is certainly one sign that your water pressure is low. Your next question is whether the pressure is low in just one fixture or all over the house.

“When only one fixture has low water pressure, it’s likely that the problem can be remedied if you just focus on fixing that one fixture or the pipes serving it. But widespread water pressure issues affecting the whole house indicate different problems,” thespruce.com says.

If your low water pressure is house-wide, there are several possible causes. First, is your shut off valve open? Second, is the water meter valve fully open? If those are open, then it’s time to move on to more serious causes: failing water pressure regulator and/or old steel water pipes.

“The most serious and potentially expensive reason for low water pressure occurs when old galvanized steel water pipes are corroded to the point that water flow is significantly restricted. These pipes corrode on the inside (so you usually can’t see the corrosion, but over time, the buildup of corrosion and scale gradually closes off the pipe,” thespruce.com says. “This problem develops over decades, so the reduction in water flow is very gradual; you will not notice a sudden drop in pressure. However, if you move into an old house with steel pipes, the pipes may have significant corrosion to start with and the problem may worsen relatively quickly.

“Unfortunately, the only solution for corroded pipes is to re-pipe the system with new copper or plastic water supply piping. It is the only way to solve the problem.”

If you have a problem with your water pressure regulator or your pipes, you’ll need a reliable plumbing pro like the trusted plumbers at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

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Want to remodel your bathroom but not spend an insane amount of money? Painting the walls and upgrading the plumbing fixtures will do.

You were planning on a taking a walk along the wildlife trail in Anclote River Park over the weekend but the rainy weather got in the way. Instead, you stayed at home, much the way you have the past few months, and stared at the walls. Staring at your walls for several months has fueled a desire to remodel and renovate your home, especially when it comes to your outdated bathroom. Thing is, you don’t want to spend a ton of money doing it.

Whether you decide on a total redo that involves major construction such as ripping out walls, or adding rooms, or on a less comprehensive bathroom redo, there are ways to save money. That’s especially true for smaller remodeling projects where careful planning can give you a massive change at a smaller cost.

“You don’t need mega-bucks to transform your bathroom into a relaxing, cool space. There are plenty of ways to renovate and redesign on a budget,” moneycrashers.com says. “Determine how much you can afford to spend on your remodel to determine the extent of the changes you can make. If your budget is on the low end (i.e. $1,000 or less), you’ll want to stick to cosmetic changes, such as new fixtures or a new sink, and new paint.”

Moneycrashers.com offers several tips for saving money while remodeling a bathroom. Among them:

• Limit your tile.
• Paint. “If you don’t have a lot to spend, then repainting will be the cheapest and, perhaps, the most effective way to give your bathroom a new look,” according to moneycrashers.com.
• Go green with upgrades.
• Buy used.
• Upgrade fixtures. Updated light fixtures, sinks, toilets, faucets, shower heads and so on can provide a big impact for relatively little money, moneycrashers.com says.

If you decide to remodel – whether you go big or hold it down to paint and changed out fixtures – call Billy the Sunshine Plumber for help. In the case of a big remodel, Billy the Suunshine Plumber can run new lines, shift plumbing from one place to another, or do whatever is necessary. If your remodel is smaller, Billy the Sunshine Plumber can easily install your new fixtures. Billy the Sunshine Plumber can also help with any other plumbing needs, from fixing slow drains to re-piping your home. 

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the go-to company for plumbing repairs, maintenance and upgrades since opening almost 100 years ago in 1924. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is the trusted plumber of choice in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties where he is available 24/7/365. Days, nights, weekends, holidays, anytime – Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here for you.

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When your water pressure suddenly drops, you could have a plumbing problem.

You were in the middle of a cool shower after getting back from a kayaking trip on the Bayport-Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail when there was a sudden drop in the water pressure. Your shower water slowed to a trickle and never came back to full strength.

The problem, according to hunker.com, could be in your plumbing system or in the municipal or county system that supplies water to your home. If it’s in the system, you can’t do much about it except calling the city or county to report it. But, if the low water pressure is caused by a glitch in your system, it can be fixed.

You should first check to see if it’s just that one tap that’s giving you low pressure or if it’s room-wide or house-wide. 

If it’s that one tap, hunker.com says, it’s likely a problem with your plumbing fixture. Try taking off the aerator and cleaning it. That generally fixes the problem. If it doesn’t and your faucet is old, then it’s likely you have a piece of lime scale that’s broken off and is blocking the water flow. You can find out by taking the faucet apart.

If the problem is larger and affects an entire room or the whole house, then you likely have an issue with your plumbing.

“Chances are you have galvanized steel pipes, and these corrode with time, gradually restricting water flow,” hunker.com says. “At some point, a piece of rust may have broken off and gotten lodged in a particularly narrow part of the pipe, and that’s what caused your sudden loss of pressure. You’ll need a plumber to correct this problem.”

If you don’t know a plumber you can trust to do the work, call the reliable Tampa Bay plumbers 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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Many Tampa Bay area cities have joined the national My Water Pledge competition to see who can be the most “water-wise.” You can also join in and perhaps win a prize.

The city of Clearwater, like many other Tampa Bay area cities, has joined the national My Water Pledge campaign. The campaign is a friendly competition between cities which can win prizes for themselves and individual residents who take part.

“Mayors nationwide will challenge their residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online,” according to the My Water Pledge website. ” By the way, your mayor doesn’t have to participate for your city to win… But every person makes a difference! Last year, the challenge awarded more than $50,000 in prizes to nearly 300 residents in U.S. cities.

“Plus! This year we’re giving charities a great reason to go green with a community prize 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.”

If you’re wondering what you can do to save more water, Plumbing Manufacturers International offers these tips: replace old toilets, replace or upgrade faucets, get a water-efficient showerhead, cut off the tap when you brush your teeth, make sure your shower-systems are efficient, and eliminate leaks.

Homeowners can do some of those things themselves. For others, they might need professional help from a trusted plumbing specialist like those found 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 COVID-19 lockdown, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here to help you.

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If your tap water is discolored, it’s time to call Billy the Sunshine Plumber for help.

You got up early this morning to head over to Weedon Island for some fishing before the day got too hot. But when you went to brush your teeth, the tap water was brown.

There are several possible reasons for the water coming out of your taps to be discolored.

“The most likely culprit is rust leeching from an aging galvanized iron pipe,” according to home fixit expert Bob Vila. “If you mainly notice the discoloration first thing in the morning—or after being away from your home for a while—chances are it’s a supply line. That’s especially true if only one faucet in your home is spewing the brown stuff.”

Another possible culprit is your water heater. The clue – the discolored water only appears when you’re using the hot water. If so, your hot water heater could be rusty and need to be replaced. 

If that’s the case, you need to call a reliable plumber like the trusted plumbing specialists at Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy Sunshine can take a look at your plumbing system, diagnose the problem and get it fixed.

But, before you call Billy the Sunshine Plumber, call your city or county government – whichever has control of your water system – to check and see if others are having the same problem or if something is wrong with the municipal water system that’s causing the water to be discolored. If that’s not an issue, call 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 COVID-19 lockdown, Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here to help you.

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