Birds are chirping, pollen is covering most outdoor surfaces, a gentle breeze is blowing, and the sun is shining here in Brevard County, FL. Although people in some states are still shoveling snow, Spring has definitely sprung in Florida! Spring itself is often associated with fresh starts. Whether it’s […]
Strange and Surprising Plumbing Stories
In the four decades that we’ve been in business, we’ve seen some pretty unusual scenarios. There are all sorts of things that can cause problems with your plumbing, and most are run of the mill. Hair clogs, rotten pipes, rusty fixtures, etc. But, there are also some things that […]
Hot, Hot, Hot!
Does it seem like someone in your household is always complaining about how cold the water in the shower is or how it runs out halfway through bathing? Do you often find yourself spacing out showers among family members so each person has enough hot water? Even though we […]
Can Critters Get Into My Plumbing Pipes?
We’ve all heard those freaky plumbing stories about unsuspecting homeowners discovering a snake in their toilet or a frog crawling up the shower drain mid-shower. I think we’d all be pretty alarmed if that happened to us! But, are these stories even possible? Can reptiles, amphibians, insects or animals […]
How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Home – Part 1
Here Florida, we’re no strangers to humidity. It can get quite muggy and damp, especially in the summer, and the excess moisture in the air can make our homes more susceptible to mold and mildew as opposed to homes in more arid, dry regions. If you notice the telltale […]
DIY Ways to Clear Your Main Sewage Line
DIY Ways to Clear Your Main Sewage Line
In recent blog posts, we’ve talked a lot about what causes drain blockages, different types of clogs, and how to spot an obstruction of your home’s main drain. To complete this mini-series on clogged drains, we want to give you some tips on how to handle a clog […]
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Signs Your Main Sewer Drain is Blocked
Signs Your Main Sewer Drain is Blocked
Superficial clogs are blockages that are shallow and generally easy to clear, like hair in a shower drain. Blockages to the main sewer line are an altogether different story. The pipes that run from fixtures like toilets, sinks, and showers connect to the main drain, which pushes waste away […]
Why Is My Drain Clogged?
We’ve all been there – enjoying a nice hot shower after a long day, only to discover that the drain isn’t working properly and you’re standing in an inch of dirty water…yuck! This is never a pleasant discovery, but generally, superficial drain problems can be fixed without calling a […]
3 Misconceptions About Plumbers
Here at Sun Plumbing, we’ve been serving the people of Brevard County since 1974, attending to both residential and commercial plumbing needs. Over the years we’ve heard tons of misconceptions people have about plumbers, some of them are actually quite funny! This week we thought it might be […]
Toilets Around the World
In America, many of us are used to a certain style of bathroom, especially those who haven’t left the country. We know what to expect – a toilet, shower or bath, a sink, etc. However, if you travel outside of the U.S., you’ll quickly find out that different countries […]
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