IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR PLUMBING FIXTURES?

When was the last time you thought about your home’s plumbing fixtures? Let’s be honest, we don’t think about it much unless there’s a problem. As long as it’s knocking off the waste, we’re happy. But once the plumbing starts causing anxiety, then it becomes everyone’s concern. If only we learned to take care of the little things that can turn into big problems.

Sometimes your plumbing issues can be solved by simple repairs, and sometimes the unit or system needs to be modernized completely. A professional plumber will be able to tell you best. There are many things in the bathroom that can stop working or cause problems. In this article, let’s check out some signs that scream it is time to have new plumbing fixtures:

During a Renovation
While it’s an unfavorable truth to accept, toilets don’t last forever. Even if it’s because of time or use, once in a while they need to be replaced. Therefore, if you’re planning a bathroom renovation, it’s definitely wise to upgrade to a new low-flow toilet. High-power dual flush toilets save water usage, and help the living world.

Just for the Upgrade
If you always had a dream bathroom and are finally making it happen, then there are a whole lot of fixtures that need changing. Just for luxury’s sake though. You’d be amazed at some of the crazy technology in bathrooms nowadays: self-cleaning toilets, heated toilet seats, and more.

While people like spending time on the couch, spending time in the bathroom is just next level alone time. Let’s just accept how much we enjoy standing under a hot shower thinking about the finer things in life. This is why replacements in the bathroom are always a great and wise investment.

Leaky Faucet
One of the most usually occurring and most irritating plumbing issues in the bathroom or kitchen is a leaky faucet. Thank goodness replacements come cost-effective! Despite the fact that most times only an internal component needs replacement, leave the job in the capable hands of a professional plumber. A lot of people simply choose to replace the component parts to save money, but upgrading to a new faucet with more pleasing value is also a common option.

Running Toilet
If you have a constant problem with the toilet running, you need to get this took care of by a plumber. For one, you’re throwing money away and hurting the environment by wasting water. But it could also be a sign of a bigger problem hiding out. It may be as simple as a problem with the float arm, but even this small problem could be a reason to upgrade to a new high-power low-flow toilet as discussed above.

Replace Shower System
If you have a shower hose in your bathroom, you may not always treat it gently. You might be late for work or you simply aren’t very familiar about placing it in its holder. If you have kids, you know how they find ways to break the unbreakable. If you have an issues with leaking or water flow, it may be as simple as replacing the shower hose. Once more, this serves as an example to reconsider your plumbing fixtures anyway.
Contact Elizabeth Drain Service at (908) 988-0365 for all your plumbing needs!

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