Plumbing Tips

February 23, 2025

Chemical Drain Cleaners Can Wreak Havoc A clogged drain can be frustrating, and many homeowners turn to chemical drain cleaners as a quick fix. While these products promise fast results, they often do more harm…

January 30, 2025

When I Flush My Toilet It Fills Up With Water? If there’s one plumbing fixture that should be in good working order at all times, it is your toilet. But toilet problems are an inevitable…

January 23, 2025

Wastewater coming up through your bathtub is not just gross—it’s also unsanitary and a common cause of health problems. Apart from rendering your bathtub unusable, sewage backup is a sign of a plumbing problem that…

January 15, 2025

5 Quick Tips To Prep Your Home For Spring There’s no doubt that spring is a great season for those who enjoy outdoor activities and gardening. Everything from longer daylight hours to mild weather blooming…

December 29, 2024

From Smart Toilets to Water Recycling Systems Modern plumbing does more than supply water and remove waste. Today, advanced plumbing solutions are more efficient, environmentally friendly, and designed to make life easier for homeowners. At…

December 27, 2024

What to Do If Your Sink Won’t Drain Properly There is often nothing more irritating than a sink that won’t drain. Maybe you left some dishes to soak and came back to an overflowing sink,…

December 23, 2024

Why Is My Toilet Gurgling? There’s nothing more unsettling than hearing strange noises from your toilet, especially gurgling sounds that seem to come out of nowhere. Sunshine Plumbers has helped countless homeowners troubleshoot these issues,…

December 09, 2024

When to Consider Replacing Your Main Water Line Your main water line is made from durable pipe materials and can last for decades. However, it will eventually need to be replaced, no matter what it’s…

December 03, 2024

Addressing the Frustrating Issues of Fluctuating Water Pressure Fluctuating water pressure is a common plumbing issue in homes and has a number of causes. It’s not only frustrating, but it also indicates an underlying problem…

November 28, 2024

5 Benefits of Installing a Water Softener If you have hard water in your home, the best solution is to install a water softening system. This system removes hardness-causing minerals from the hard water to…

November 16, 2024

Common Sewer Repair Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Sewer line problems are an inevitable part of home ownership. Some of the common sewer line issues include pipe corrosion, sewer backup, clogs, sewer gas odors,…

November 09, 2024

Plumbing Scam to Watch Out For As long as you’ll need plumbing services from time to time, it’s important to be aware of the common plumbing scams that shady plumbers and con artists use to…

November 02, 2024

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking Your Pipes There are two primary options for tackling clogged drains: hydro jetting and snaking. However, there are some big differences in how these drain cleaning methods work, the cost, and…

October 24, 2024

How to Re-Light Your Water Heater Pilot Light If you have a conventional gas-powered water heater, you probably know that the pilot light provides the initial source of ignition. The small flame, located at the…

October 14, 2024

Tips for Protecting Your Garbage Disposal Keeping your kitchen clean and functioning well depends on maintaining your garbage disposal properly. How frequently do you consider the upkeep of this essential device? Most people only think…

October 06, 2024

How to Keep Your Toilet from Backflow Backflow is a common plumbing problem resulting primarily from backpressure and backsiphonage. There’s nothing more gross than backflow happening in your toilet. Having standing water in your toilet…

September 22, 2024

A Guide to Hard Water and Its Effects According to the U.S. Geological Survey, over 85% of Americans face hard water. While it isn't a threat to our health, hard water can be annoying due…

September 16, 2024

Why Do I Need a Pressure Reduction Valve? When it comes to maintaining a healthy and efficient plumbing system, controlling water pressure is essential. One of the key components that can help you manage this…

September 05, 2024

How to Open a Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve A water heater pressure relief valve, also known as a T&P valve, is a component that opens temporarily to relieve excess pressure in the tank. The…

August 30, 2024

How to Survive a Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel Kitchen and bathroom remodels are exciting and cost-effective projects that can add significant value to your home. However, they can be disruptive. Not being able to use…

July 21, 2024

Why You Should Quickly Fix Leaks Failure to promptly resolve water leaks, regardless of whether they are minor drips or major bursts, can result in substantial damage to your residence. Quick leak repairs are essential…

July 11, 2024

The Role of Sump Pumps Sump pumps are essential for safeguarding your residence from water damage, particularly in regions that are susceptible to flooding or intense rainfall. These devices are typically installed in basements or…

June 27, 2024

4 Common Signs of a Backup in Your Sewer Line Maintaining a healthy and functional sewer line is crucial for any household. Unfortunately, many homeowners only realize there's a problem when it's too late. It…

June 24, 2024

Should You Insulate Your Water Pipes? Water pipes are an integral part of any home’s plumbing system, ensuring a steady supply of hot and cold water. Nevertheless, the question of whether or not to insulate…

June 16, 2024

Benefits of Having a Sink in the Laundry Room Certain elements can substantially improve the functionality and convenience of your home when you are designing or renovating it. One such addition is a sink in…

May 31, 2024

Water Usage Statistics and Facts To Know in 2024 Water is a critical resource for life, yet its conservation and utilization continue to be significant global concerns. In this blog post, our professionals from Sunshine…

May 26, 2024

Why You Should Get A Plumbing Inspection Before You Buy A New Home Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, but it comes with its share of responsibilities. One crucial step often overlooked is…

May 19, 2024

Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink? Amidst the fast-paced nature of everyday existence, it is simple to overlook the precious water that effortlessly flows from our faucets. The question of whether or not your…

May 06, 2024

The Difference Between Sump Pump and Ejector Pump Two key plumbing components that are particularly noteworthy for their functions in water management are the sump pump and the ejector pump. While both are essential for…

April 28, 2024

Why Won’t My Toilet Flush Few things are as frustrating as a toilet that refuses to flush. Having to deal with a non-flushing toilet can quickly become a headache, whether the cause is a blockage,…

April 21, 2024

What are the Dangers of Clogged Drains Although clogged drains may seem like minor annoyances in our day-to-day lives, there may be serious risks lurking beneath the surface. These obstructions, which are frequently disregarded, can…

April 15, 2024

Why Water Heater Installation is Not a DIY Job It can be tempting to take on many home renovation jobs by yourself. However, do-it-yourselfers should exercise prudence while installing water heaters. Even though do-it-yourself projects…

March 30, 2024

How Much Does a Water Softener Cost? Purchasing a water softener is frequently a smart move when it comes to guaranteeing the quality of the water in our houses. High mineral content hard water can…

March 24, 2024

Why Your Business Needs Commercial Backflow Testing In the realm of commercial operations, the importance of ensuring the quality and safety of water cannot be overstated. However, backflow control is a crucial component of water…

March 10, 2024

The Benefits of Whole-House Repiping One area that is sometimes neglected when it comes to keeping your home's integrity and operation is the plumbing system. Pipe deterioration over time can result in leaks, reduced water…

March 03, 2024

Addressing a Leaking Water Heater If a leaking water heater is not fixed right away, it may easily go from a small annoyance to a big problem. Your property may sustain water damage as a…

February 18, 2024

Kitchen Plumbing Maintenance Tips Kitchen plumbing is often an overlooked aspect of home maintenance until something goes wrong. Kitchen issues, such as dripping faucets and clogged drains, can cause disruptions to daily schedules and expensive…

February 11, 2024

How a Toilet Works In order to maintain comfort and hygiene, the basic toilet is an essential component in our houses. Even though we frequently take it for granted, knowing how a toilet and its…

January 25, 2024

5 Types of Toilets and What Type You Should Buy The abundance of alternatives on the market when it comes to replacing or updating your toilet might be intimidating. It's important to carefully weigh considerations…

January 20, 2024

3 Signs Your Garbage Disposal Might Need Repair Designed to make disposing of food waste fast and simple, the garbage disposal is a useful and necessary kitchen gadget. Like any other home appliance, though, it…

January 03, 2024

How to Use Plumber’s Tape for Leaks A homeowner's worst fear, leaky pipes can ruin furniture, walls, and flooring. Thankfully, plumber's tape is an easy-to-use yet powerful item that can assist you in fixing these…

December 20, 2023

Signs Your Water Heater is Going to Fail Water heaters rarely go out without warning. They always give some signs of potential issues before a complete failure. To be on the safe side, you need…

December 06, 2023

How to Protect Your Plumbing From Your Pets We all love our four-legged family members. As a pet owner, you may expect your pets to chew up household items, dig up your lawn, and leave…

November 29, 2023

How to Avoid Tree Roots in the Sewer Line If you have wet spots in your yard or slow -draining fixtures, one possible cause is tree roots in your sewer line. By nature, tree roots…

November 21, 2023

Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth The Cost? If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of tankless water heaters. These energy-saving alternatives to storage tank water heaters have become increasingly popular in the…

November 08, 2023

What Your Plumber Wishes Every Homeowner Knew You probably don’t realize how much you depend on your plumbing system until the toilet overflows, the sink is full of dirty water that won’t drain away, or…

October 28, 2023

Signs You Need a Sewer Line Repair A sewer line works day in and day out to eliminate waste from your home. It goes without saying that the sewer system needs to be in good…

October 18, 2023

Factors That Affect Water Quality Having access to clean and safe water is paramount. Many of us tend to take our water quality for granted until we're faced with issues that disrupt our daily lives.…

October 11, 2023

What is Repiping? A repipe, by definition, is the process of replacing old pipes with new pipes in a home or building. In other words, it is a complete replacement of an old plumbing system…

September 30, 2023

How to Detect a Gas Leak in Your New Home Gas leaks are extremely common in the U.S. Statistics show that at least one gas leak incident occurs every two days across the U.S. A…

September 19, 2023

Ways to Prevent a Leaky Faucet A leaky faucet can waste up to 10 gallons of water per day and create an ideal environment for mold and mildew to thrive. That drip-drop sound of a…

September 12, 2023

3 Signs of High Water Pressure Low water pressure can be a pain in the neck, but excessively high water pressure is not a good thing either. Overly high water pressure can wear down pipes…

September 04, 2023

Tips for Dealing with a Blocked Drain Blocked drains are not only a source of frustration when you’re trying to get household tasks done around your house, but if left unaddressed, they can lead to…

August 23, 2023

Why You Need a Water Filtration System Does your tap water have a strange taste or odor? Have you noticed visible particles or sediment in your tap water? Are there stains on your faucets, sinks,…

August 16, 2023

How to Prevent and Repair Clogged Pipes Most of us have experienced the frustration that comes with a clogged drain. There’s nothing more frustrating than facing a sink filled with dirty water that just won’t…

August 13, 2023

How to Prevent Rust Stains in Your Toilet Rust stains in your toilet can be unsightly and frustrating to deal with. Not only do they detract from the overall appearance of your bathroom, but they…

July 31, 2023

Plumbing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know Often, homeowners try to describe a problem to a plumbing service, but because they don’t know the terminology, the process takes longer and becomes more effortful. To quickly identify…

July 22, 2023

Why Is My Plumbing Making Noise? It’s only natural for us to hear certain sounds of plumbing system when you flush the toilet or turn on the dishwasher. However, other sounds shouldn’t be normalized. Many…

July 01, 2023

How to Prevent and Remove Limescale A frequent issue that can impact the functionality and longevity of your plumbing fixtures is limescale buildup. If left uncontrolled, limescale can wreak havoc on your plumbing system, affecting…

June 23, 2023

Things You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet We rely largely on the performance of our toilets as homeowners. It's remarkable, though, how frequently we undervalue the significance of what goes down the drain. There…

June 16, 2023

How Much Does a Running Toilet Really Cost? A running toilet may significantly affect your money in addition to being an irritation that disturbs the peace and quiet of your home. Although it may seem…

June 09, 2023

The 2023 Plumbing Repair Cost Guide The biggest nightmare of a homeowner may involve plumbing problems. Plumbing issues, such as dripping faucets and burst pipes, can be quite damaging if not fixed right away. However,…

May 26, 2023

Why Does My House Smell Like Sewage? It might be uncomfortable and unsettling to find a bad odor that smells like sewage lingering in your home. It not only makes your home uncomfortably uneasy, but…

May 19, 2023

Things To Know When Upgrading To Tankless Water Heaters For numerous tasks like bathing, washing dishes, and doing laundry, we homeowners rely largely on hot water. Upgrade to a tankless water heater if your conventional…

May 04, 2023

4 Signs There’s a Leaky Pipe in Your Wall The worst issue a homeowner can experience is a leaky pipe that is concealed behind the walls. A leaking pipe can seriously harm the building and…

April 28, 2023

How to Unclog a Bathtub It can be really annoying to have a clogged bathtub drain that keeps you from taking a soothing bath or shower. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to unclog…

April 20, 2023

Sewer Line Repair for New Homeowners When it comes to maintaining your home, there are numerous considerations you should make as a new homeowner, and the plumbing system is among the most crucial. Although you…

April 05, 2023

Single-Flush Vs. Dual-Flush Toilets When choosing a toilet for your home or business, one of the most important decisions you'll make is whether to opt for a single-flush or dual-flush design. Both types of toilets…

March 20, 2023

4 Dangers of DIY Plumbing Fixes When the water heater stops working or a water line bursts, most homeowners try to fix the problem themselves—especially with so many video tutorials on the internet. Unfortunately, DIY…

March 13, 2023

How to Fix a Garbage Disposal Leak If you have noticed a puddle of foul-smelling water under your kitchen sink, there are chances that your garbage disposal is leaking. A leaking garbage disposal can cause…

March 01, 2023

Pros and Cons of Bathtub-to-Shower Conversions A bathtub-to-shower conversion is one of the most common bathroom remodeling projects that can transform the space immensely. Whether you’re tired of that chipped and dull-looking bathtub or your…

February 13, 2023

When to Call a Plumber for a Clogged Drain While you can use DIY methods to fix clogged drains, there are situations where you need to call a plumber for help. In this article, we…

February 10, 2023

What Really Happens When You Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner? There are a myriad of chemical drain cleaners on the market boasting the product’s conveniency, but what actually happens when you use a chemical drain…

January 23, 2023

5 Tips for Finding a Water Leak Water leaks can cause serious damage to your home if they’re not detected and repaired in a timely manner. Luckily, there are reliable methods to find water leaks.…

January 21, 2023

Reasons To Install a Touchless Faucet A touchless faucet, also known as a "hands-free" or "motion-activated" faucet, employs motion sensors to automatically turn water on and off. These faucets typically use infrared technology to detect…

January 13, 2023

Why Is My Sump Pump Running Without Rain? A sump pump is meant to be a convenience, not a nuisance. If your sump pump is running constantly, through sunshine and rain, then there is probably…

January 08, 2023

Best Kitchen Faucet Types The faucet is one of the most important elements in any kitchen. It can be used for washing hands, cleaning dishes, and preparing meals. There are many different types of kitchen…

December 18, 2022

How Gas Line and Plumbing Work Together Many homes and buildings rely on a gas line to supply energy for things like powering the furnace, kitchen stove, oven, grills, and more. A gas line is…

December 11, 2022

Guide for On-Demand Water Heaters On-demand, or tankless, water heaters produce hot water as you request it. Compared to the traditional tank-style water heater, an on-demand water heater involves less maintenance and offers more efficiency…

December 03, 2022

How to Fix a Toilet That's Overflowing Although an overflowing toilet can be a nightmare, there is no reason to panic. In this brief article brought to you by Sunshine Plumbers, we will go over…

November 27, 2022

Reasons to Repipe Your House We think of the faucets and sinks every now and then, but how often do you think about the pipes behind the curtains – or walls, rather? The plumbing system…

November 12, 2022

5 Important Winter Plumbing Tips We’re not the only ones feeling the pain of the winter cold. Plumbing systems are also affected. Pipes and plumbing fixtures can experience short-term inconveniences, long-term damage, or sudden destruction.…

August 27, 2022

Why Does My Sink Drain Smell? Whether it be washing the dishes or starting the garbage disposal, your kitchen sink works hard every day. It’s expected to give off bad odors from time to time…

August 20, 2022

Ways to Increase the Lifespan of Pipes Your pipes are the backbone of your plumbing system. They’re the passageways that enable water and waste to pass through and get sent into your home or the…

August 13, 2022

Why You Should Consider Repiping Your Home Have you been thinking about repiping your house lately? We know that it isn’t an easy decision but it sure is an important investment. If you have been…

August 06, 2022

Do Trees Break Sewer Lines? As much as they are environment-friendly and have many benefits, trees can also become a threat to your property. As they start to grow, trees will need a larger and…

July 27, 2022

Why Does My Water Smell? It’s a terrible feeling when you know what water you use for almost everything and your drink smells bad. This is indeed a condition that needs to be fixed immediately…

July 24, 2022

Importance of Pipe Descaling Pipe descaling is a method used to remove accumulated rust and minerals from the walls of pipes. When pipes develop layers of rust and mineral deposits, they tend to gather up…

July 17, 2022

How to Fix Low Water Pressure in the Kitchen Sink The kitchen sink is one of the most used fixtures in the house throughout the day. From waking up and making a cup of coffee…

July 09, 2022

Airlock in Waste Pipe? Here’s What to Do Are you noticing your water draining slower than usual? Or maybe your toilet takes a while to flush. These might be signs of an airlock in your…

July 02, 2022

Reasons Why Your Faucet Is Leaking The drip of a leaky faucet, and the tick of a clock, they´re all too familiar, a nagging sound that scrapes the inside of your brain. Luckily, Sunshine Plumbers…

June 26, 2022

What Should You Do When Your Water Is Discolored? A common occurrence we see among customers is the call for help when brown water appears through their sinks. They may think this brown water is…

June 19, 2022

What Causes a Refrigerator to Leak? If you regularly kick ice under the fridge, then you can expect puddles under the refrigerator. But if you don’t have that bad habit and your refrigerator sits on a…

June 18, 2022

How to Unclog Greasy Sink Drains Oil and greases are nasty to deal with if they buildup in your drains. It’s important to know how to deal with clogs if you ever come across one,…

June 11, 2022

Best Ways to Save Water at Home Water is a pivotal resource that should not be taken for granted. With climate change getting worse throughout the years and more unpredictable outcomes emerging, it’s important to…

June 11, 2022

How to Snake a Drain Using a Plumber’s Snake A clogged sink or toilet is among the most common plumbing issues. Ignored, this common and simple issue can become a big problem, causing slow drainage,…

June 05, 2022

Ways to Conserve Water With everything that the environment supplies us, it’s important to know how to nicely treat it back. The easiest way to do this is by conserving water. From the moment we…

June 04, 2022

How to Choose a Kitchen Sink A thoughtfully selected kitchen sink can radically change the appearance of your kitchen and add to the kitchen’s functionality, but the operating word here is "thoughtfully." If you want…

May 29, 2022

Why Is My Water Bill So High? If you’ve noticed an irregular increase in your water bills recently and don’t know why this is happening, we might have a few ideas. An unexpected change in…

May 28, 2022

Signs You Have a Hidden Leak Leaks are costly and dangerous as they are, but hidden leaks are especially troublesome. A hidden leak can tear through your building’s structure and foundation without your clue. Fortunately,…

May 22, 2022

Water Mains for New Homeowners A water main is the main supply of water. Your house’s water main brings in the water from the city and into your house. A water main is critical because…

May 21, 2022

How to Retrieve Something Flushed Down the Toilet Pets and toddlers are strangely curious creatures, experimenting with all sorts of things. Cats have a weird tendency of pushing things off counters. With some bad luck,…

May 15, 2022

How to Live Without a Garbage Disposal If you have moved into an apartment or home without a garbage disposal, and you are living on a budget, then you might be wondering what you should…

May 15, 2022

What You Need to Know About Water Heater Tank Flushes Your water heater is the appliance that uses up most power in the house. It’s also the one you use every day. If you don’t…

May 08, 2022

Why Does My Washing Machine Stink? Long gone are the days of handwashing the laundry, but washing machines are not perfect. If you expect your laundry to come out smelling fresh, but are instead greeted…

May 08, 2022

Your Spring Plumbing Checklist You’re probably getting excited about the nice weather and breezy days coming up. While we would love you to keep enjoying your spring days, there are some things you should take…

May 01, 2022

The Different Types of Outdoor Drains We get a lot of rain here in Florida, and our flat geography only adds to the potential issues. Standing water can cause structural damage to driveways, sidewalks, lawns,…

April 24, 2022

How to Clean and Maintain Your Drain Lines Your drain lines do a lot more work than you might give it credit for. The average household can produce 150 gallons of waste and wastewater per…

April 23, 2022

Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Are a Bad Idea If you have a clogged drain at home, you might look for easy ways to get rid of the clog. There are many ways to fix the…

April 17, 2022

Three Signs Your Sewer Line Is Clogged A clogged toilet is a mess but pray that you never have to deal with a clogged sewer line. Unfortunately for many homeowners, a sewer line blockage is…

April 10, 2022

5 Signs of A Broken Sewer Line Leaking and growing mold are bad signs whichever way you look at them. They may be caused by many things, such as a clogged pipe. Leaks can also…

April 09, 2022

Proper Sump Pump Installation to Prevent Basement Flooding With mostly flat terrain at or near sea level and annual average rainfall of around 60 inches, Florida is considered one of the, if not the, most…

April 03, 2022

Common Issues with Your Pipes Your plumbing system is an important part of your home. You wouldn’t want it to get damaged or cause problems. This can be inevitable though because over time issues concerning…

March 27, 2022

Why Is There No Water in My Toilet Tank? You may realize that there is little to no water in your toilet tank. If this happens, there are several explanations. Luckily, the solutions are easy…

March 21, 2022

3 Basic Plumbing Maintenance Tips Every homeowner can have plumbing issues every now and then. You can avoid issues like leaks, broken or rusted pipes, clogs, and other problems by learning some plumbing maintenance tips. If…

March 13, 2022

How to Maximize the Life of Your Water Heater Water heaters are essential for every household. Just thinking about having to use ice-cold water for showers sends chills down our spines.  This is just one…

March 03, 2022

How to Clean Your Sump Pump A sump pump plays a vital role in protecting your home from the various forces of nature. Sump pumps are usually located in the lowest levels of your home,…

February 26, 2022

How to Clear a Clogged Shower Drain Everyone showers. For some it might be every day, for others, it might be a few times per week, but we all actively use our showers. This is…

February 19, 2022

How to Fix a Broken Toilet Handle A toilet handle is the lever on the outside of the cistern that pulls up the flapper in the tank to allow water to flow into the bowl…

February 04, 2022

Why Am I Running Out of Hot Water? Are members of your household always rushing to be the first to shower because the hot water seems to run out so fast? Before you blame your…

January 25, 2022

Things You Shouldn’t Put in Your Dishwasher A dishwasher plays a vital role in the kitchen. Aside from getting your utensils and dirty dishes sparkling clean, they enhance the efficiency and functionality of your kitchen.…

January 18, 2022

What To Do If Your Tap Has Rusty Water If you have ever opened a tap in your home and found the water brown, you probably know how shocking it can be. While rusty water…

January 15, 2022

What Causes Plumbing Leaks? A burst water main or collapsed sewer line is hard to ignore since the consequences are blatant and severe. However, a lot of damage can also occur from small leaks if…

January 07, 2022

How to Unclog a Toilet Clogged toilets are not just unhygienic; they can also cause a lot of damage. Recurring clogs are often a sign of plumbing problems and need to be addressed by professional…

December 29, 2021

What Should You Do If Your Toilet Overflows? There's nothing more alarming than flushing your toilet, only to see the water start to rise. Every homeowner dreads the day they experience an overflowing toilet, especially…

December 29, 2021

How to Find a Local Reliable Plumbing Company in Tampa Finding qualified plumbers may seem like an easy task, but that isn’t always true. In today’s world, anyone with a website can claim to be…

December 10, 2021

Tools You Need for Clogged Drain Cleaning Toilet clogs and backups are a common issue for homeowners everywhere. But that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Even if a toilet bowl blockage isn’t…