{"id":673,"date":"2025-03-11T22:25:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T22:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plumbingpropro.wpenginepowered.com\/franklin-tn\/?page_id=673"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:27:18","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plumbingpro.pro\/tampa-fl\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"673\" class=\"elementor elementor-673\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7551801 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7551801\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\r\n\n\n\n\n\r\n\n\r\n\n\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0157422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-innerbanner_widget\" data-id=\"0157422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"innerbanner_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"banner-section\" Array\" style=\"background-size: cover !important;background-position: center center !important;background:url(http:\/\/plumbingpro.pro\/franklin-tn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/FAQs-Hero.png);\">\n            <div class=\"main-banner container\">\n                <div class=\"banner-data\">\n                    <h1 class=\"h1-heading\">FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n                    <div class=\"banner-text\"><\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65691f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"65691f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- START OF TAMPA FAQ WIDGET (COMPACT VERSION) -->\r\n<style>\r\n    \/* Wrapper styles - NOW RESTRICTED TO 800px WIDTH *\/\r\n    .tampa-faq-wrapper {\r\n        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        max-width: 800px; \/* <--- This controls how wide it gets. 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We provide free estimates to give you an accurate price based on current local material costs and labor.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Item 9 -->\r\n    <details>\r\n        <summary>How can I prevent my pipes from freezing in FL?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            While rare in Tampa, freezes do happen. Insulate exposed exterior pipes (like those for sprinklers or pool pumps) with foam. On the rare nights temperatures drop below freezing, let a faucet drip slowly to keep water moving and prevent pressure buildup.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Item 10 -->\r\n    <details>\r\n        <summary>What should I do about a burst pipe?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            Immediately shut off your main water valve to prevent flooding damage. Call a 24\/7 Tampa emergency plumber right away. 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