When you need a Citrus plumber to stop the noises in your water pipes, it’s time to call the Citrus plumbers at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You spent the day at the Stone Crab Jam and all you wanted when you got home was a nice, warm shower to clean off the grime. But when you turned off the water, you heard a loud, thudding sound. Now you’re wondering what’s wrong and what can be done about it.

“When water is running and is then suddenly turned off, the rushing liquid has no place to go and slams against the shut-off valve. The loud, thudding sound that follows is known as a water hammer,” according to American Home Shield. “Besides being alarming, water hammer can potentially damage joints and connections in the water pipe itself.”

You can try to fix it yourself by checking your air chamber. Sometimes that fills with water. If it has, you can turn off all the water in your home, open all the faucets to drain the system and then turn the water back on.

If that doesn’t help or the problem comes back, then it’s best to call a plumbing expert who knows a lot about pipes, like the pipe experts at Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy Sunshine can install water hammer arrestors.

“These small devices connect to your water pipes and contain a spring-loaded shock absorber. They work by diverting the force of the water when a faucet is shut off,” American Home Shield says. “Unlike air chambers, water hammer arrestors never become waterlogged.”

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When you decide to repipe your home to upgrade the plumbing system, it’s time to call the repiping experts at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

One of the big issues the past few years in St. Petersburg and other areas around Tampa Bay is the condition of municipal and public water and sewer systems. Not only do the systems’ capacities need upgrading, in some places, the pipes are old and need replacing. The news has you wondering whether the pipes in your home need upgrading.

If you live in an older home, they could well need upgrading and replacement. Your best bet is to have an expert take a look because some pipes can look okay from the outside when they’re not okay, according to pro.homeadvisor.com.

“Many cast-iron drain systems are on their last legs, but because cast iron comes in varying grades, its deteriorated condition may not be obvious. Cast iron rots from the inside out, so it may look okay but actually have very thin walls that could fail at any time,” pro.homeadvisor.com says. “Copper supply lines can also fool you. In some areas of the country, mineral deposits from hard water will cause copper lines to corrode from the inside out, much like cast iron and galvanized pipe. This is especially true if thin-wall (type-M) copper tubing was used.”

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Heavy rains and floods can damage plumbing. If you need a Citrus plumber to help bail you out after the storm, call the Citrus plumbers at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

Hurricane Michael is skirting the Tampa Bay area as it makes its thunderous way to the Panhandle. For the most part, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties have suffered wind, rain and flooding, but for the most part, have managed to avoid the major impact of the storm. But that doesn’t mean Tampa Bay homeowners will get off with no damage because, as Bonney.com points out, “Heavy rainstorms can place stress on drainage systems and pipes, and you may discover your plumbing plagued with problems in the aftermath of a wicked storm.”

So, once the storm passes, be on the lookout for broken pipes, blocked pipes, and clogged drains. They’re all common after a heavy rainstorm.

“When the ground becomes saturated with rain water, it softens enough that shifting soil and rocks can strain or break your buried pipes. If pipes become crushed or cracked, dirt and debris can enter and clog things up, doing even more damage. If you discover discoloration, grit, or debris in the water coming from your faucets after a storm, you probably have broken underground pipes,” Bonney.com says.

If you do have a problem, just call Billy the Sunshine Plumber and Billy will send out one of his experienced Citrus plumbers to help you. Billy has been in business for almost 100 years and has years of experience solving plumbing problems caused by flooding, heavy rains and hurricanes. Billy Sunshine as he’s known is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Billy is always here for you.

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When the pipes in your house need repair or replacing, it’s time to call Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You’ve been training for weeks to take part in the annual bike ride on the Withalcoochee State Trail. One of the joys of training is when you get home all hot and sweaty and jump in a cool shower. It’s really energizing. But recently. showers, baths and anything to do with water around your house has become a touchy issue. That’s because your pipes have been clogging and leaking. You think you might have to re-pipe the plumbing because your house is older.

You’re right. If your pipes are old, it might be time to replace or otherwise repair them.

Know your Options

“Depending on the age of your home and the water lines running to it, pipes made from bygone materials can be major sources for clogs and leaks,” the moneypit.com says. “Old terra cotta waste lines can become cracked and invaded by roots, and steel pipes are prone to internal rusting that can create quite a buildup, eventually bursting or reducing water pressure to unacceptable levels.”

There are two possible solutions, according to themoneypit: “Relining, where damaged pipes are left in place but lined with a fiberglass reinforced epoxy, and: pipe bursting, in which a specially designed machine pulls a replacement pipe through the old pipe, splitting the old pipe apart to make room for the new.

“As for steel plumbing pipes, take every opportunity to replace them with contemporary materials. The main running from your home to the street, horizontal pipes running through the crawl space, and pipes leading to bathrooms should be at the top of your replacement list, and sectional upgrades can be done anytime you’re making a home repair that involves opening floors or walls.”

Billy the Sunshine Plumber in Tampa Bay Can Help

If you’re looking for a plumber who is experienced at re-piping, look no further than Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy Sunshine has been in business for almost 100 years – the company was founded in 1924 – so our plumbers have a lot of experience. Billy’s also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Billy never closes. Billy Sunshine is always here for you in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.

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When the sewer and water pipes in your home need replacing, you need the services of a trusted plumber like Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

You’ve decided to take advantage of free museum day today. It should be a lot of fun, but, to tell the truth, sometimes you feel as if your home ought to be in a history museum because it’s pretty old.

Recently, you’ve been reading news stories about the need to replace old sewer and water pipes that run between older homes and the city connections in the street. And you’re wondering if your pipes need replacing.

That’s a good question and an important one for homeowners. As the spruce.com explains, “Failure of any portion of your home’s plumbing can lead to major property damage and loss of furnishings. Piping and pipe connections often fail due to age, lack of maintenance, major fluctuations in temperature, faulty components or low-quality installations.”

One way to tell if you’re due for a sewer or water pipe replacement, spruce.com says, is to find out what material your water pipes are made of. Different materials have different life expectancies. For example, copper piping last for 50 or more years. Cast iron lasts 75 to 100 years. And galvanized steel lasts 20 to 50 years.

If you don’t know what material your pipes are made of, there are other indications that your sewer and water pipes need replacing.

“The most obvious sign that your home has a plumbing problem will be obvious pipe cracks, corrosion or leaks from piping,” spruce.com says. “But other signs will also show plumbing issues: wet baseboards or the area behind dishwasher or sinks, water-stained or warped flooring, and water tubing that is rust-colored can indicate leaking or corroding pipes.”

If you have one or more of those symptoms, or you just want to be safe and make sure you have no problems, then it’s time to find a trusted Tampa Bay plumber like Billy the Sunshine Plumber. Billy has been in business since 1924 – almost a hundred years. Billy serves Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Billy is here when you need him.

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